Wines By Region
The word wine comes from the Old English win, which derives from the Proto-Germanic *winam which was an early borrowing from the Latin vinum, (which can mean either the `wine` or the `vine`), from Aeolic Greek Fοίνος, (woinos) and from earlier languages such as Hebrew יין (yayin).
Wine producing Regions
Wine grapes grow almost exclusively between thirty and fifty degrees north or south of the equator. The world`s most southerly vineyards are in the South Island of New Zealand near the 45th parallel. However, the world`s most northerly vineyard is Blaxsta Vingård in Flen, Sweden, just above the 59th parallel. As a rule, grapevines prefer a relatively long growing season of 100 days or more with warm daytime temperatures (not above 95°F/35°C) and cool nights (a difference of 40°F/23°C or more).
Wine exporting countries
The 14 largest export nations (2005 dates) – France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, the United States of America, Germany, South Africa, Portugal, Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Croatia and Argentina. California produces about 90% of the wine in the United States. In 2000, Great Britain imported more wine from Australia than from France for the first time in history.
The leaders in export volume by market share in 2003 were:
* France, 22%
* Italy, 20%
* Spain, 16%
* Australia, 8%
* Chile, 6%
* United States, 5%
* Portugal, 4%
* Germany, 4%
Wine production by country 2005
Rank, Country, Production (tonnes)
1 France 5,329,449
2 Italy 5,056,648
3 Spain 3,934,140
4 United States 2,232,000
5 Argentina 1,564,000
6 China 1,300,000
7 Australia 1,274,000
8 South Africa 1,157,895
9 Germany 1,014,700
10 Chile 788,551
This article is based entirely or in part on the
Wines By Region wikipedia article
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In this categoryMoscato Sparkling Toso
Although medium dry this wine makes a delicious and refreshing drink. Richlya flavoured, powerful muscat with tropoical fruit flavours. It has quite a prickle on the tongue which is quite natural. And it is very low in alcohol: only 5. 5%. A good vin de terrace! [read on...]
A B V: 0% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: Italy Code: 47238
Fonvene Blanc 2009
Fresh, youthful, fruity dry white which offers great value. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 74023
Domaine le Bosquet, Cotes de Thongue Blanc
Made biodynamically with no herbicides and only organic fertilizers Blended wine from 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Viognier is light staw in colour with notes of currant blossom and boxwood on the nose which follows onto the palate, which is well balanced with a refeshing sensation of citrus grapefruit inparticular. Crisp and lively. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: France Region: Languedoc Code: 67785
Muscat Bollenberg 2001 Bestheim
Muscat dAlsace is dry and very different to most other Muscats produced around the world, being much fuller and more powerful. Bollenberg is an area well suited to the Muscat vine. Fruity flora and perfurmed and richly Muscat. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2001 Color: Country: France Region: Alsace Code: 53754
Robertson Natural Sweet White Non-Vintage
Delicious medium dry to medium wine packed with fruit and low in alcohol. Very quaffable. [read on...]
A B V: 7.5% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Overberg Code: 63154
Robertsons Natural Sweet Rose NV
Uniquely produced by blending Ruby Cabernet with Chenin and Colombard
giving a fresh floral fruit and packed with natural sweet flavours. Low in
alcohol and eminently quaffable. [read on...]
A B V: 7.5% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Overberg Code: 63171
Moscato D Asti 1999
A super sweet Muscat sparkling wine which offers remarkable value, and is low in alcohol. Good bubble. [read on...]
A B V: 5.5% Vintage: 1999 Color: Country: Italy Region: Asti Code: 47272
Syrah Rosé Terre de Figuier 2007
This superior 'reserve' rose is produced from grapes grown on a slope that enjoys the influence of the mistral. Like all the Ardeche wines the grapes are from selected vineyard parcels from a restricted harvest. It has a cerise robe with red-violet depth, like the colour of figs, a floral bouquet of red fruits and an elegant subtle flavour with a crisp and fragrant finish. Serve as an aperitif, with barbecues, cold meats and poached salmon. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2007 Color: rose Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 71669
Mas la Pierre VDP Muscat Sec 06
In this wine Cave de Frontignon have suceeded in producing a delicious dry white wine from the fickle Muscat grape, and offers an attractive alternative to Muscat d'Alsace. Light delicately flavoured with notes of orange flavours and a touch of spice. Served chilled it can be drunk at any time though out the day. It makes an excellent aperitif before a meal. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: France Region: Herault Code: 68107
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