General

The Sangiovese vine, also known as Brunello, is considered the most important grape variety in Italy. With 100,000 hectares of vine, it is also the most cultivated red grape in the country. Sangiovese wine is said to have potential from simple table wine to internationally celebrated bottles. The variety is the basis for the well-known red wine Chianti, which

Pinot Noir is one of the finest red wines in the world. Classically, the grape variety is found primarily in cooler wine-growing regions such as in Burgundy in France or in Germany, where it then trades under the names Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is also used as an ingredient in champagne. In wine, however, it almost always occurs in pure varieties. Although the

Riesling is one of the highest quality and most cultural wines in the world and is appreciated by connoisseurs and laypeople alike. This white wine owes its high reputation worldwide as the queen of the vines above all to its lively and diverse aromas. Despite the characteristics of the growing area, which are reflected in the bouquet,

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best known white grape varieties with a worldwide distribution. In its home country of France, it is one of the noble grapes, the “Cepage noble”, and is the second most important white wine after Chardonnay . Particularly in the Loire Valley (in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé) and in the region around Bordeaux there are important growing areas. But also in the

The French Merlot is considered one of the most popular red wine varieties worldwide. Its origin can be found in Bordelais, nowadays this vine can be found especially around the Bordeaux wine region. It is also used in the wine of the same name because it harmonises particularly well with other varieties. The most exclusive wine in the

The red Cabernet Franc grape variety is often referred to in the wine world as the “little brother” of Cabernet Sauvignon . The name, however, lags a bit, because the very old variety Cabernet Franc is a parent of the highly respected Cabernet Sauvignon. DNA analysis has shown that the Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural cross between the Cabernet