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 categoryAmarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2001
The grapes are hand picked in October, spread out on mats or racks and gently dried until February, intensifying the fruit flavour and grape sugar. It is then vinified to virtually dry, producing a very big, powerful red wine with an intense deep red colour. Dryish full very complex flavour with velvet smoothness. Uncork a few hours before drinking and server at room temperature. [read on...]
A B V: 15% Vintage: 2001 Color: red Code: 61669
Ameztoi 2001, Bodegas Valderroa
A fragrant, light, dry white with whitecurrant fruit, crisp acidity and distinct petillance on the palate. Excellent with shellfish and indeed all fish dishes. [read on...]
A B V: 10.5% Vintage: 2001 Color: Country: Spain Code: 52763
Angels Tears Red
Chosen by John Platter in his platter wine book as the most quaffable good value red in South Africa. Made from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a sweet fruity nose and a soft velvety fruity flavour making for easy enjoyable drinking. Serve cool 16° - 18°C rather than room temperature. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: red Code: 63068
Angels Tears Rose
Unusually this rose has been produced from a blend of 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinotage. Bright pink it has a very inviting bouquet and red fruits on the flavour. Extremly quaffable. Off dry. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: rose Code: 63093
Angels Tears White
A long favourite and with an increased proportion of Muscat d`Alexander. Probably the best style and quality shipped to date. It has an exotic nose and flavour, melons, nectarines and pineapple. Off to medium dry. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 63059
Anjou Blanc, Sous la Tonnelle 2008
'Sous la Tonnelle' means 'Below the Rainbow' an apt 'Cuvee'name. Blended 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Chardonnay, the qualities and characters of these two grapes compliment one another perfectly. Big lively fruit with a healthy mixture of white peaches, apricots, pears and mango, and delicious crispness to compliment. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: France Region: Loire-Atlantique Code: 72094
Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best adapted grape varieties to the cool climate of Colchagua, Central Valley, Chile. The grapes undergo a long maceration on the skins and the resultant wine is briefly matured in oak casks. The result - a classic Cabernet with aromas of spices and mint with good eight on the palate and sufficient structure to enjoy now and keep for 3-5 years. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: Argentina Code: 70574
Araucano Carmenere Rosado 2005
The Carmeniere grape was only recently rediscovered in Chile, and bears a resemblance to Merlot. It is the first Carmeniere rosé to be introduced into the Channel Islands. It has a brilliant rosé colour, and very fruity aromas of red berries. The flavour has a delicious crisp freshness with redcurrants and blackcurrants. A mouthwatering rosé, encourages a second
glass and more! [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: rose Country: Chile Region: Valparaiso Code: 65979
Araucano Chardonnay 2006
A careful blend of partly barrel-fermented wine and partial malolactic fermentation to create a complex wine half way between a New World style CHardonnay and a classic Chablis. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: unspecifie Country: Chile Code: 66195
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