Flanked by the Mediterranean and surrounded by mountains, Roussillon is a region blanketed by vineyards, which produce two dozen different grape varieties, each distinguished by Roussillon’s distinctive patchwork terroir. … Read More
During a nine-day tasting odyssey through the Wines of Garnacha region, we sampled more than 270 wines—and, in all honesty, it would be a pleasure to serve the majority of them in my own home. The eight wines listed below are but a short list of the many for which I would happily have checked my luggage. … Read More
Notable for its spectacular 17th-century Basilica del Pilar, Zaragoza is equally celebrated as the heart of Garnacha, one of the oldest wine grapes of the world, a grape that reflects its terroir for a broad range of aromas and flavors—and pairs perfectly with the full range of Mediterranean gastronomy. … Read More
With more than 250 indigenous grape varieties, Portugal is more than port—and today’s winemakers are showcasing wines from lesser-appreciated DOCs such as Bairrada and Dão. Today’s revolution in Portugal is marked less by carnations than by fine wines. … Read More
As every realtor will tell you, it’s all about location—and in the case of Israeli viticulture, Israel’s prime location along the wine trading route between Mesopotamia and Egypt ensured that winemaking played a significant role in the history of Israel. … Read More
For those of us who love red wine—and need an excuse to drink even more of it—consider the grape called Bobal, which is loaded with one of the highest concentrations of resveratrol. Depending upon which studies you’re reading (or ignoring), … Read More
When you encounter a wine grape previously unknown to you, it’s like discovering a new destination. One of Spain’s three most popular grapes, Bobal is grown in the sun-drenched D.O. of Utiel-Requena in the interior plains of the province of … Read More
Less than three hours’ drive from Rome in the southernmost province of Le Marche, Velenosi’s hillside vineyards in Ascoli Piceno are situated approximately 1,000 feet above sea level, where they benefit from a composite of white clay and limestone soil. … Read More
