Rioja is the name given to the group of high quality wines produced from varieties grown in the namesake wine region of Spain. The 3 main subregions of Rioja are Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja.
Port is a fortified wine, characteristic of Portugal. When drinking port, one feels various fruity tastes, reminding of strawberries, peaches, pineapple.
Viognier is a white grape variety used to yield a quality wine. Vineyards of it are most widespread on the eastern coast of the Rhône in France. Wines from Viognier can be served with goat cheese or blue cheese.
Canaiolo is a red grape variety widely grown in central Italy, especially in Tuscany. Wines of the Canaiolo variety possess an attractive red color. Canaiolo wines have a rich taste, reminiscent of ripe strawberries.
In cooler climatic conditions, Malbec yields well balanced wines with a nice color, not very aromatic but lighter than the wines produced from Cabernet. The fruity tastes of Malbec are likened to cherry, blueberry, plum, pomegranate and blackberry.
Riesling, known also as Rhine Riesling, is an old white wine grape variety, originating from the region of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Germany. According to many wine critics, Riesling is the best variety in the world for the production of white wine.
Pinot noir is preferred for consumption during the hot summer days when those other red wines just seem too much to handle. Pinot noir goes absolutely perfectly with red meat.
Pinot Meunier is a red wine grape variety from the regions of Burgundy and Champagne, France. Compared to Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier gives light and colorful wines with slightly higher acidity levels. . .
In Spain they produce large amounts of Albariño grapes. There are wide expanses of vineyards especially in the region of Cambados. Albariño fruits yield high quality white wines.
Pinot blanc originates from France. It is believed to be a genetic mutation of Pinot gris and Pinot noir. Pinot blanc is used to produce white wines that are distinguishable by their clear, yellowish color.