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Empordà

This is the wine making region in the far northeast of Catalonia Spain, in the province of Girona. The Pyrenees Mountains and France...

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What the heck is Garrigue?

Garrigue is a plant community in Mediterranean climates. It consists of a variety of different flora species. This is a unique...

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The first Sparking Wine in the world?

Let's talk about Limoux Sparkling wine from Languedoc in Southern France is probably not what pops into your mind first thing. Champagne,...

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Byrrh

Apértif from Thuir in Southern France created in 1866 by brothers Simon and Pallade Violet. Byrrh is made from Grenache and Carignan base...

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Let’s do a quick rundown about the wine of Corsica

The wines of Corsica are as interesting and diverse as the island is itself. So many different expressions and styles! Of course, the...

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Lazio

Maybe not the first place that pops into your mind when thinking about Italian wines, but definitely worth looking into. Wine has been...

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Tip of the Tuscany iceberg

Famed all around the world for its red wines. From the cliché Fiaso (think bottle in a wicker basket) to Chianti Classico to Vernachia di...