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Wine for a Roman Holiday

Why Wine Did They Drink During the Ancient Roman Empire? The Falanghina grape, used for white wines, is an ancient variety which likely provided a

Two bottles of Portuguese white wine and two bottles of red wine from Portugal. Left to right
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Discover the OTHER Great Wines of Portugal

Port wines are not the only ones from Portugal. This quick article introduces four non-fortified / dry Portuguese wines ranging from $12 to $120 with outstanding price:quality ratio.

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When Naughty Is Nice

What is Noble Rot? Rot is the bane of a winemaker’s existence, but there is one very special one—Botrytis cinerea, or “noble rot”—that makes some

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A Foodie’s Favorite Wine

What is a Good Staple Wine to Pair With Food? Sangiovese wine from Chianti Classico in Tuscany is an ideal pairing with many kinds of

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How to Bottle a Volcano

Can Grapes Grow in Volcanic Soil? Volcanic soil is considered to be some of the best for growing grapes. Some grapevines are even grown in

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At Yeast There’s Always Champagne

Why Does My Wine Smell Like Bread? Have you ever noticed the heady scent of fresh-baked bread in your wine? You weren’t imagining it—this comes