Piedmont Wine Guide: Grapes, Wines and How to Explore It
Piedmont, in north-west Italy, is famous for Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera. Its wines range from fragrant, tannic reds to crisp whites and gently sparkling Moscato.
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Discover red wine, from light, fresh and fruity styles to rich, powerful and age-worthy bottles, exploring the grapes, regions and flavours that make each wine distinctive.
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7 Filling-Led Wine Pairings for Savoury Pies
Choose a fresh, medium-bodied red for steak and ale pie, textured Chardonnay for creamy chicken and mushroom, and dry sparkling wine or fresh Chardonnay for fish pie. For blue cheese, try Sauternes or sweet Chenin Blanc.
Mondeuse Explained: Taste, Regions and Pairings
Mondeuse is a red grape from Savoie in eastern France, known for fresh acidity, dark berries, violet and pepper. Its structured, characterful wines are especially associated with Arbin, a Savoie cru, and pair naturally with savoury food.
Savoie Wine Guide: Discover the French Alps in Your Glass
Savoie is a small, scattered wine region in eastern France, best known for crisp Jacquère whites, aromatic Altesse and peppery Mondeuse reds, often shaped by Alpine slopes and cool conditions.
Loire Valley Wines Explained: From Muscadet to Sancerre
France's Loire Valley stretches from the Atlantic inland. Expect crisp Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, with styles ranging from bone-dry to sweet and sparkling.
Corsica Explained: Grapes, Wines and How to Explore It
Corsica is a Mediterranean island producing fresh whites, elegant reds and fragrant rosés from native grapes, combining mountain freshness with sunny coastal ripeness.
Jura Explained: Grapes, Wines and How to Explore It
Jura is a small eastern French wine region bordering Switzerland, renowned for Savagnin, Vin Jaune, distinctive oxidative wines, elegant Chardonnay and light, fragrant reds made from native grapes.
Marlborough New Zealand Wine Region: The Complete Guide
Marlborough is New Zealand's largest and most internationally recognised wine region, located at the top of the South Island. It's famous for vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with citrus, passion fruit and fresh herb flavours, alongside excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
On the Road to Beaujolais: From Nouveau to Cru Wines
Beaujolais is a wine region in eastern France, just south of Burgundy, famous for vibrant Gamay wines. While Beaujolais Nouveau is its best-known export, the region also produces elegant, terroir-driven crus with bright red fruit, fresh acidity and impressive ageing potential.
A Beginner's Guide to Burgundy Wine
Burgundy is an eastern French wine region famous for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its wines range from crisp Chablis to complex reds and rich whites with flavours of citrus, orchard fruit, red berries and savoury earth.
Discover Sangiovese: From Chianti to Brunello passing by Corsica
Sangiovese is generally regarded as Italy's most widely planted red grape and is the foundation of wines such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. It typically produces dry, medium-bodied wines with flavours of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs and spice.
Merlot Explained: From Bordeaux Classics to Modern Favourites
Merlot is a dark-skinned red grape that often produces smooth, fruit-driven wines with flavours of plum, black cherry and chocolate. It is famous in Bordeaux and widely grown across the world, from California to Chile.