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 categoryPostales Sauvignon Blanc-Semilon 2004
Full and rich with an appealing roundness. Balanced in the mouth and certainly New World in its upfront fruity style. Good length and clean finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2004 Color: white Country: Argentina Region: Neuquen Code: 61304
Pouilly Fumé Cuvée de Boisfleury 2007
Few wines illustrate the influence of "terroir" more effectively than Alan Cailbourdin. This is achieved through a policy of short prunning, low yield, gentle pressing and controlled fermentations with wild yeast. The vines producing Cuvée Boisfleury are grown on limestone and silt, which brings a vivacity to this cuvée with expressive aromas of grapefruit, passionfruit, rose petals and white flowers. Its structure is light, fruity, elegant and feminine [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: France Code: 71990
Pouilly Fumé Les Cornets 2007
Few wines illustrate the influence of "terroir" more effectively than Alan Cailbourdin. This is achieved through a policy of short prunning, low yield, gentle pressing and controlled fermentations with wild yeast. The vines producing Les Cornets are grown on kimmeridgian marl (limestone clay). The wine needs a year to obtain their full expression of aromas of white flowers (hawthorn and acacia) followed by nuances of blackberry buds, pineapple and peaches finishing on clean mineral gunflint notes. Quince and mango develop after a few years in bottle. On the palate the experssion is masculine, powerful and long. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: France Code: 72017
Pouilly Fume 2008
This domaine has been in the Barillot family since 1770, passing to Frederic Barillot in 1984. They have consistently produced fine wines as this Sauvignon Blanc bears out. Pale with golden reflections the appealing bouquet of intense notes of kiwi, mango, melon and grapefruit leading to a full, round, lively and fruity flavour with racy mouthwatering minerality. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: France Region: Loire Code: 72025
Pouilly sur Loire, Moulins � Vent 2007
There are only 35 hectares of Chasselas vineyards left in Pouilly of which the Caves de Pouilly own 20 hectares. Skilfully grown and vinified they have produced an attractive dry white Loire wine, crisp and fruity - ideally suited as an aperitif or with fish, especially shell-fish. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: France Code: 71956
Pouilly-Fume Les Cris 2007
Few wines illustrate the influence of "terroir" more effectively than Alan Cailbourdin. This is achieved through a policy of short prunning, low yield, gentle pressing and controlled fermentations with wild yeast. The vines producing Les Cris Are grown on pebbly limestone soil locally called "Caillotes". Its style is the most characteristic of A Carlbourdins wines, extraordinarly elegant with aromas of pineapple, citrus and peach with mineral tones. On the palate Les Cris is powerful, well structured and very rich. Excellent balance is achieved due to the perfect ripeness of the grapes at harvest. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: France Code: 72008
Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Quarts 2008
Pale yellow straw gold in colour with green reflections, a bouquet of ripe peaches and nectarines and a fruity elegance confirms that this attractive dry white burgundy from the Maconnais was produced from fully, evenly riped chardonnay grapes. There is a hint of honey and hazelnuts at the finish completing a thoroughly satisfying flavour. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: France Code: 73832
Protos Gran Reserva 2001
Round and velvety in the mouth, it has the mildness characteristic of its category. Its after taste is elegant, leaving you a memory that won't be easy to forget. [read on...]
Vintage: 2001 Color: red Code: 73354
Protos Joven Roble 2007
Deep red with a purple robe. Subtle aromas of red berries, characteristic of Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais) with a hint of vanilla as a result of a few months maturity in American oak casks, Very well structured flavour. Lots o juicy fruit balanced by acidity and soft ripe tannins. Roble means oak aged [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: unspecifie Country: Spain Code: 73337
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