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Wine regions of Portugal: Beira Atlântico (Bairrada)

Beira Atlântico is a wine region in Portugal. Beira Atlântico is a wine region in Portugal. It is located in the district of Beira Norte, encompassing de Portuguesa, Gerês, Estremadura and Alentejo. The region is known for its dry red wines made from white grapes such as Mourvèdre and Tempranillo. Examples include the dry white Martorana and the semi-dry red Pardinho (which are listed in parentheses). Beira Atlântico is located in the north of Portugal and run along the country’s Atlantic coast from the Spanish border to the Tagus River estuary. Beira Atlântico is located in the north of Portugal… Read more

Wine regions of Romania: Muntenia Hills

Muntenia Hills, like other regions in Romania, has a wine-making tradition that goes back thousands of years. Like other regions in Romania, Muntenia Hills has a wine-making tradition that goes back thousands of years, perhaps as early as 4,000 years ago. There is evidence of wine-making in the region in ancient times. The area is also known for its beautiful scenery, with forests and hills. The Danube river lies between the Muntenia Hills and the Bulgarian border. The Danube river stretches from the Black Forest in Germany to the Black Sea, making it the second longest river in Europe. As… Read more

Wine regions of Italy: Puglia

Puglia is located in southern Italy Yes, you read that correctly. Puglia is not close to Tuscany, Piedmont or Lombardy. It has more in common with Sicily and Campania than the other regions mentioned above. Puglia has a long history of wine making The wine regions of Italy are separated into 20 regions, each with its own history, culture and styles of wine. The largest wine-producing region in Italy is Puglia (Apulia), which is in the southern part of the country. It consists of five provinces, Bari, Barletta-Andria-Trani BAT, Brindisi, Foggia and Taranto. In total it covers nearly 20% of… Read more

Wine regions of Romania: Moldavian Hill

History The history of wine-making in Moldavian Hill goes back to the Romans, but it was only after the Second World War that viticulture really took off. Romanian vineyards were damaged and depleted during the war and a period of nationalization followed. With many farms being merged into larger entities, production focused on quantity over quality. This continued until the fall of Communism in 1989 and the subsequent privatization of land. With new owners, small vineyards began to grow again; those that had been neglected for decades were revived and those which produced little or no grapes were replaced with… Read more

Wine regions of Argentina: La Rioja

La Rioja is one of the wine regions of Argentina. Located in the east, its capital is La Rioja. La Rioja is one of the wine regions of Argentina. Located in the east, its capital is La Rioja. The province has a significant historical importance within Argentine history and culture. It was founded in 1591 by the Spanish explorer Diego de Villarroel during the expedition commanded by Juan Ramírez Velasco. Its original name was Valle de la Vera Cruz, but it soon became known as La Rioja after its capital city which was named in honor of Rioja, Spain. The… Read more

Wine regions of Spain: Valdeorras DO

Valdeorras is one of Spain’s most beautiful wine regions, lying in the Eastern part of Galicia, along the Sil River and its tributaries. Valdeorras is one of Spain’s most beautiful wine regions, lying in the Eastern part of Galicia, along the Sil River and its tributaries. The region’s name comes from its location: it lies close to Orense, Galicia’s third-largest city. It is also right next to Portugal. The history of wine production in Valdeorras began around two thousand years ago and continued through the Middle Ages, when viticulture was popularized by monks and monasteries. Since then it has gone… Read more

Wine regions of Germany: Palatinate

The Palatinate is West Germany’s smallest state, but it’s one of the most important. The Palatinate is West Germany’s smallest state, but it’s one of the most important. Rheinland-Pfalz (as it is officially called) has a multitude of appellations and vineyards. In fact, it has the most area planted in all of Germany with over 19,000 acres under vine. Most of those vineyards are in the northern half of the state near France and Luxembourg, where a number of winegrowing regions are located along rivers like the Nahe and Ahr. The southern half consists mostly of forests and hills, which… Read more

Wine regions of Russia: Crimea

The Crimean peninsula is the largest peninsula in Europe, but it has the smallest population. Crimea is only a small peninsula, so if you’ve ever had the feeling that it’s way bigger than it actually is, rest assured. “Crimea” consists of four regional areas: Black Sea, Crimean Mountains, Crimean steppe and Crimean South Coast. So basically there’s a lot of mountains; very little flat territory; and lots of water. The most prominent features are the narrow mountain formations known as the Crimean Mountains (also known as “the Caucasus”). These range in altitude from about 500 meters to 1,500 meters above… Read more

Wine regions of Germany: Baden

The Baden region is located in the southwest corner of Germany in both the Rhine and Neckar valleys. Baden is located in the southwest corner of Germany in both the Rhine and Neckar valleys. The region’s climate is influenced by both its elevation and proximity to Lake Constance and the Black Forest. As a result, the region enjoys warm summers and moderate winters, which allow Riesling to thrive on its steep slate slopes. Baden has a rich wine history dating back to Roman times, but it wasn’t until 1725 when Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm von Baden decreed that only quality wines… Read more

Wine regions of China: Shaanxi

Introduction Shaanxi is a perfect place to explore wines from China’s Hebei and Anhui provinces. Most of the grapes grown here are Chenghua, a red grape with a spicy taste that is one of the most popular varieties in China. While it’s not yet famous, it’s gaining popularity all over the country. The climate here is moist and mild, which makes it ideal for growing vines of all kinds. The soil also provides good nutrition for plants, including grapes. Location The province of Shaanxi is located along the northwestern bend of the Huang He (Yellow River), which brings with it… Read more