BlogMarch 2022

We always see Italian and French wines on the shelves of our local wine store, but how about Portuguese wines? The large variety of native grape varieties (more than 250) in Portugal allows for the production of many interesting wines with very distinct personalities, many of which are more bang-for-the-buck than your favourite wines, be it Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. Read on to learn about some of Portugal's grapes and wine regions!

Although wine production in Peru currently pales in comparison to Argentina and Chile, exports have seen a dramatic increase, particularly to the US. Could this South American wine-producing country be the catalyst for showcasing these wines under their own category? Intipalka wants to make it so. Young, unique and fruit-driven, Intipalka's varietal wines express their flavour, colour and aroma due to a singular variety of grapes that grows in Peru's arid but fertile lands, from Malbec and Tannat to Syah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

When it comes to Italian wine, there's no ignoring Piemonte wine, made in the region of Piedmont in the northwestern corner of Italy. After all, the winemaking industry there played a significant role in the early stage of Italian winemaking. The best-known wines here? Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Barbera d'Alba Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) are the most well-known appellations in Piedmont. Barolo and Barbaresco, both made from the Nebbiolo grape, are equally popular. Let us share with you four great wineries from the Piedmont region!