Albariño is a white wine grape, primarily grown in the northwest corner of the Iberian peninsula, in Portugal and Galicia. The two most prominent regions that make Albariño wine are Vinho Verde and Rías Baixas. It’s typically very high in … Read More
Bobal has long been the second most popular red grape variety in Spain. However, it remains a dark horse in the international wine scene. It is native to Valencia, a region in South-East Spain that’s known for extremely high temperatures … Read More
Petite Sirah, neither ‘Petite’ nor ‘Syrah’, is a grape that produces inky-purple wines with full body, high tannins and high acidity. On the nose, heady aromas of juicy blueberries, rich dark chocolate and spicy black pepper intoxicate your senses. First … Read More
Grüner Veltliner—pronounced Grew-ner Velt-LEE-ner—is a dry white wine beloved in Austria. Known for being an excellent option for even the most notoriously tricky food pairings, this varietal is grown in Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, and the Czech Republic, but over 75% … Read More
One of the best and a popular types of Italian wines is the Montepulciano. It is a versatile grape that originated in central Italy, specifically in the Abruzzo region. This wine has flavors of pepper, red cherry, blackberries, and oregano. … Read More
One of the renowned and classic Italian wines is Chianti. This beautiful red wine is made of Sangiovese grapes from Tuscany, Italy. When it comes to the taste, Chianti offers smoke, herbs, berries, and balsamic vinegar. Its high acidity removes … Read More
Moscato is a sweet white wine with a low alcohol concentration that originated in Italy. This well-known light white wine is created from muscat grapes and has a fragrance of orange and ginger. It has a light body with citrus, … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Pinot Noir Food Pairing Pinot Noir is one of the most flexible red wines to pair with food because it is usually lighter in body, lower in tannin, and higher in acidity than bigger reds like … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Merlot Food Pairing Merlot is one of the easiest red wines to pair with food because it is usually softer, rounder, and less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon. It can still handle hearty meals, but it does … Read More
White Wine Food Pairing Sauvignon Blanc Food Pairing Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best wines for fresh, bright, herb-driven food. I usually think of it when a dish has lemon, lime, goat cheese, herbs, green vegetables, seafood, salads, grilled … Read More