Posts Tagged ‘varieties’
Saturday, February 4th, 2012
The Roussillon is the southernmost wine region in France. It stretches along the Mediterranean coast from Port Barcarès to the Pyrenees and is surrounded by three mountain ranges: Corbières in the north, Canigou in the west and south Albères. As part of the combining region of Languedoc-Roussillon region which corresponds roughly to the geography department Pyrénées-Orientales, bordering on the north by the department of Aude, on the west by the department of Ariege and Andorra and the south of Spain.
The name goes back to the medieval Roussillon county Rosselló, the former capital of Perpignan and today is the administrative seat of the department. Rosselló was next Vallespir, Conflent, Capcir, Alta Cerdanya and Fenouillèdes one of six historic districts nordkatalanischen (comarques)
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
The Gruner Veltliner is a white wine that is grown in Austria. Core area for the Grüner Veltliner is Lower Austria. This wine finds its optimum in loess soil and thrives best in the Wachau in Krems Valley and at Wagram. Grüner Veltliner is “the” Austrian wine and is outside the boundaries rarely known, although several of the white wine is equipped with DAC. The Grüner Veltliner determined 36% of the total area in Austria. Grüner Veltliner can be described as particularly fresh. Unless he has a very intense bouquet.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
The Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris is known, a mutation of the red Pinot Noir. The vine for white wine came in the 14th Century from France to Hungary and from there to Germany. In 1711 the merchant Johann Seger Ruland discovered the vine in a vineyard wild his home city of Speyer. He recognized the unusually high value of the vine and placed them in the Kaiserstuhl, where Pinot Gris is still regarded as the top wines. Apart from Italy, Germany is considered the main producer of Pinot Gris. Especially in the Pfalz, Rheinhessen, Baden and good growing results.
Initially, the grapes were ripe, and often only on already infected by a fungus harvested. This sweet, heavy wine is called Pinot Grigio and is suitable as an accompaniment to roasts or game. Since the 1980s they began to harvest the grapes earlier and received fresh light wines with high acid content, which are now sold under the name Pinot Gris and drink very well with white meats, fish or cheese can be.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Gewurztraminer is a white grape variety, ie a white wine. It is also called Traminer, Traminer Rosso, Three Men, Ranfoliza or Roz. The origin leads to Tramin – South Tyrol in Italy and back to ancient Greece. The style of wine is often described as spicy, fragrant and intensely aromatic. The color is usually dark yellow to golden yellow.
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Is extremely popular among lovers of dry red wine of the southern French Merlot, which is among the most cultivated wine in the world.
Originally from the region around Bordeaux, he is still one of the only six varieties used in this region. Popular is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which refines the Bordeux wine. Especially high are the mixing proportions of Merlot in the area of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion.
In other wines of the Merlot is often blended to complement French, but also Italian varietals used.
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
The origin of the Furmint White wine is as yet not fully understood. However, it is assumed that this has arisen from a cross of Heunisch seedling (An important variety of 19th century) and an unknown Hungarian vine. However, other tongues which carves the Furmint White Wine comes from the southeastern Balkans. This variety has a vigorous growth matures very late and is therefore susceptible to frost. The vine is grown in Hungary and their harvest is very late, usually in the October months. Furmint The acreage is 2000 acres, which are 4 / 5 of it solely in Hungary.
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
The white grape variety “Elbling” is considered the oldest wine in Europe. Starting with the cultivation of the Romans to the Middle Ages is one of the most common German Elbling grape. Elbling of white wine is not only with his own taste a treat, it lends itself perfectly to the production of champagne. The grape produces a dry white wine and genuine, which is acidity, tangy and fruity flavor. The Elbling grape is particularly suited for a more natural and environmentally friendly controlled wine.
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
The Colombard white wine can be found all over the world. From the U.S., France to South Africa, all this variety is grown and appreciated. In the U.S., Colombard white wine is grown primarily in California. Occasionally you will find this variety in Australia and Israel. The Colombard white wine is made from Colombard grapes. This vine is of course derived from the varieties Gouais Blanc and Chenin Blanc.
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
The Chenin Blanc is one of the whites in which there is much hope. He is regarded as a rising star in the white wine category. It is also called Pineau de la Loire, Franche, Franc-Blanc to name but a few synonyms. The color is usually light yellow to a delicate golden yellow. The body is described as a complex, slightly fragrant and elegant.
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Sunday, July 10th, 2011
The Lemberger is the fourth largest wine in Wuerttemberg. There is also the heartland of the Lemberger. The Lemberger was the first time in Austria in the 18th Century known. This classic red grape called Blauer Limberger. Blaufränkisch is also a term for the Lemberger.
The Lemberger preferred mild climate and sheltered growing areas. This bunch is from late frost risk because it casts a very early age. The Lemberger has a very strong red color and can be very tannic. Wine connoisseurs will find this characterful wine cherry and berry flavors. He is particularly fruity and strong.
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