Does orange wine come from orange grapes? Does it have anything to do with citrus? Nope. Orange wines are basically white wines that have been in contact with grape skins during the fermentation and aging process. As a result, there is an increase in tannins and an orange color is produced. Even though they are like white wines, they can have a strong flavor like red … [Read more...]
CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO … CAVA?
Champagne is produced in France and Italy produces Prosecco, but where does Cava come from? Cava is a sparkling wine that comes from the Catalonia region of Spain, and it is made primarily with Xarello, Macabeu and Parellada grapes. Even though Cava is made the same traditional way Champagne is made, the method is called Método Tradicional because it cannot use the term … [Read more...]
KING OF PORTS
Port is fortified (strengthened with brandy) wine produced from vineyards in Douro Valley, Portugal. The United States, Australia and South Africa produce port-style wines, but the term Port or Porto is exclusively used for wines produced in Portugal. Dry, white Ports are served before dinner (aperitif). Sweet, white Ports and all red Ports are served after dinner. There … [Read more...]