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 categoryChablis,Grand Cru Moutonne 1997 Long-Depaquit
La Moutonne is the name used for wine from a 2. 35 hectare parcel of wine which forms part of Preuse and Vaudesir. 1996 vintage to follow. [read on...]
Vintage: 1997 Color: unspecifie Country: France Region: Chablis Code: 45891
Chacayes Malbec Mendoza 02
During the mid 1990s Lurton planted a vineyard especially for the production of exceptional wines on the high plateaus of the Andes. The location had all the qualities Lurton was looking for; poor soil made up of gravel, sand and volcanic dust, a cool climate owing to the high altitude (over 3000 feet) and pure water for irrigation. They are now starting to reap the benefits of this exceptional investment. This wine is dark bright plum colour, showing lots of glycerine extract. The nose is immediately attractive with high quality oak scents mixed with ripe fruit. The aromas of black cherries and bitter chocolate are associated with low cropped Malbec. Fresh sweet and well integarated chocolate and roasted coffee bean flavour on the palate with good lively acidity balancing the richness of fruit. Long and spicy finish, with finely integrated oak and tight rips tannins indicating a long life ahead. A truly great wine. 2003 to follow [read on...]
Vintage: 2002 Color: Country: Argentina Code: 61051
Chambolle-Musigny 1994 Taupenot-Merme
Excellent ripeness and seductive plumpness. Raspberries and spice intermingle. A long finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 1994 Color: red Country: France Region: Burgundy Code: 44883
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru,Combe d`Orveau 1996
Good deep colour with rich fruit aromas. A wine of great stature and style with feminine elegance. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 1996 Color: unspecifie Country: France Code: 44988
Chantecotes Cotes du Rhone Blanc de Blanc 2004
Good racey white rhone, but with a lighter touch than the old heavy styl and with good fruit. White flowers and honey on the nose. Dont serve too cold or the attractive fruit will be numbed. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2004 Color: Country: France Region: Rhone Code: 60400
Chardonnay Mont-Auriol 2009
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A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 75291
Chardonnay Paysage 2010
A really delicious inexpensive unoaked Chardonnay which is versatile and will appeal to a wide spectrum of palates. Well rounded with flavours of citrus, apricots, peaches. This will go as easily as an aperitif as with food such as white meats with sauces. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 76387
Chardonnay, Terre d`Amandier 2004
A delicious Chardonnay produced from a greatly restricted harvest and
selected vineyard parcels and partially matured in oak. It has rich and
creamy aromas with a hint of oak and praline. The flavour has traces of
honey, acacia flowers and a subtle elegance. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2004 Color: Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 63606
Chassagne Montrachet Clos Saint Jean 1er Crû 09
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: France Code: 76534
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