Lombardy is in the middle of all the wine regions we know and love: Piedmont to the west, Emilia-Romagna to the south, and Veneto & Trentino to the east. French and Piedmontese grapes are typical here, so you'll find Nebbiolo... Read More
Most Riojas are blends—usually a high proportion of Tempranillo complemented by Garnacha (Grenache), Mazuelo (Carignan), and Graciano (Morrastel). In a rare twist, Lagrimas de Bhilar is all Graciano, which is prized for... Read More
When it comes to German Riesling, the Pfalz (fahl-ts) region is more of a domestic secret. Locals tour the Wine Route (Weinstrasse) through small villages hosting festivals from spring to autumn when celebrants drink wine, not... Read More
Cabernet Franc made its way from Bordeaux to the central Loire Valley in the 17th century, where it achieved its apex in Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny. As a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, you... Read More