Types of Wine

Similarities of Brunello & Chianti Brunello and Chianti are both region-specific Italian red wines, made from the Sangiovese grape. Brunello (Brunello di Montalcino is its full name) is always made from 100% Sangiovese, while regular Chianti can contain up to … Read More

Xinomavro is a red grape varietal, hailing from Greece. It’s one of the country’s better-known grapes and is also one of the most planted – Agiorgitiko pips it to the top spot in terms of hectares cultivated. The name essentially … Read More

Along with the likes of Rioja, Bordeaux and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Barolo is considered to be one of the best red wines in the world. It’s made from the Nebbiolo grape in the north of Italy and is famous … Read More

Barbaresco is a bold and dry red wine, made from the Nebbiolo grape in the northern Italian region of Piedmont. It is often represented as the younger brother of Barolo – which is made in a neighboring appellation. While Barbaresco … Read More

Similarities of Primitivo & Zinfandel Primitivo and Zinfandel are two names for the same grape, grown in Italy and the USA respectively. These two wines’ characteristics vary according to climate and producer, but for the most part, they are very … Read More

Grenache is not a wine that is well-known, as it is often overshadowed by the far more popular reds, like Pinot Noir and Merlot. However, Grenache is an important wine that is superb on its own, but also a key … Read More

Syrah and Petite Sirah. The similarity in the names could lead you to believe that these are the same type of wine, but you may be surprised to learn that these are two entirely different wines.  Similarities of Syrah & … Read More

As you start learning more about wine, you may hear people reference ‘new world’ and ‘old world’ wines, but what do those terms really mean? While one is not better than the other, there are some distinct differences between the … Read More

Bordeaux is quite possibly the most well-known wine region in the world. At almost 120,000 hectares, it is also the largest. The region was first cultivated by the Ancient Romans in the 1600’s and today there are 7,500 wine-makers in … Read More

Grenache and Garnacha are the French and Spanish names for a red grape varietal, which in this article, we will simply call Grenache. It has become a staple of the Rhone, but is believed to have originated in northern Spain, … Read More