Although Alicante is known for its beaches and climate, also has an excellent wine, treading ever stronger in this market.
The first written records of the wine of Alicante are coming from Arab poets, who sang the praises of the wines in his verses, but until the fifteenth century really is not documented.
And Ferdinand, in 1510, prohibited the distribution of wines from other land in Alicante to protect the local wine.
In the seventeenth and eighteenth starts exporting wine, but it is the nineteenth of the rise of the wine of Alicante.
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Published on February 24th, 2012 in
Red Wines
This red wine is the jewel in the Lecea winery in La Rioja, developed by a small scale. A must in any tasting wine tourism route.
Openwork carved in stone over 500 years ago hide the most precious treasure of liquid Lecea wineries : Heart Lake. The development of this red wine from Rioja is the fruit of knowledge to become extinct and artisan work of many hands mimosas for several days.
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Published on February 24th, 2012 in
Lifestyle
The gastronomy of the Christian tradition invites the selection of the best white wines, which achieves the pairings natural harmony with the times.
The consumption of white wine world can join in harmony to the respectable tradition of Holy Week, moderation should be the guide while achieving the perfect pairing with the food proper to the occasion. The Christian mourning opens up possibilities for exploring wineries of the world where drinking takes on the peculiar and distinctive beautiful shades, while trends refer to taste traditional food.
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Published on February 22nd, 2012 in
winery
A centuries-old winemaking tradition and numerous national and international awards attest to the prestige of the wines from Tenerife.
The hard work of wine growers of the island, the use of indigenous strains and particular environmental conditions of Tenerife have resulted in the development of high quality wines, whose reputation is growing day by day, as evidenced by the numerous awards they harvest competitions in local, national and international.
The high quality of wines from Tenerife
The grape varieties listán black and negramoll are the most commonly used to produce the red wine . Experts stress the traditional wines made from this grape its intense fruity, dry mouth, and with good structure. To describe it as maceration red wine with body and with a long lingering aftertaste.
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Published on February 22nd, 2012 in
winery
The special toast in honor of mothers should be done with the best wines, Rioja, Spain, are synonymous with quality for its famous charm.
The 10 May is the traditional date for the mother to thank for their peculiar form of love, during the day the children are entertained with beautiful moments, where protagonist joins the good wine to celebrate. Spain is world example of production of red, white, pink and sparkling, its producers in the region of La Rioja maintain a place of honor and their brands are also perfect pairing menus that abound in the date.
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Learn how to open and serve a bottle of wine will enjoy the experience memorable broth.
The service of wine has some basic elements of concern, including its temperature and the opening of the bottle, allowing it to breathe.
The temperature of white wine
The temperature of the wine when you serve is essential. White wines should be served cold, which can be achieved by placing them in one or two hours in the refrigerator before serving. This will allow the temperature drops enough. The white wines are served cold because of their high acidity levels, which are moderated when cooled.
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Published on February 22nd, 2012 in
winery
Pisco is known as the traditional national drink of Peru.
Pisco is a Peruvian grape brandy that is obtained from the distillation of grape . The development of this liquor dates from Spanish colonial times when the grape was brought from the Canary Islands by the Spanish.
This liqueur is produced in the rocky desert floor of the province of Pisco and extends to the valleys of the departments of Lima , Ica , Arequipa , Moquegua and some valleys of the department of Tacna .
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Published on February 21st, 2012 in
winery
Wineries like cathedrals, wines with personality and a sun-drenched enclave makes the Port of Santa Maria a paradise for winemakers.
The province of Cadiz has a strong tradition winemaker who have developed tourist routes around the breeding, processing and marketing of different wines. One of these routes is El Puerto de Santa María , home of the wines , brandies and vinegars quality.
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Published on February 21st, 2012 in
winery
In the town of Cadiz in El Puerto de Santa Maria there are optimal conditions for raising artisan wines, brandies and viangres. Since the mid-nineteenth century, Gutierrez Colosía wineries produce wines in El Puerto de Santa Maria.
Taking advantage of climatic qualities of this area, the wines of Gutierrez Colosía enclose the dry winds of Levante and Poniente moisture. A combination of elements, as those responsible for the winery , the wines remain in optimum condition during the ripening process.
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Published on February 21st, 2012 in
winery
Traveling through the wine route in Mendoza, discovering the delight of the most sublime fruit of the vine in Argentina. A stroll through the cellars and places.
Argentine wine is known worldwide. Features fruit and tannin value of its production are a favorite at the time to enjoy the taste of good wine .
Wine production in Argentina
This wine from Mendoza is currently 60% of national production in Argentina. In quantitative terms, is the largest producer, competing with San Juan which is also an important part of the provinces of growing grapes.
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