Blog Posts | La Boutique Du Vin

Latest

Red Mountain AVA

in Wine Terms

Red Mountain is a small American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in southeast Washington State known for producing premium red wines.Vines were first planted in the region in 1975, and it is now home ...

Maytte Rivera

Gavi DOCG

Gavi is a small town located in Piemonte in northwest Italy that is the center of production for the wine that carries its name. The area was delimitated in 1974 and awarded DOCG (Denominazione di Ori...

Feb 21, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Monterrei

The Monterrei Designation of Origin is in the northwest of Spain, within the region of Galicia on the northern border of Portugal. Its wine history dates to more than two thousand years ago with the a...

Feb 18, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Pouilly Fumé

Pouilly-Fumé is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) located in the Loire River Valley in north-central France. The wines, made exclusively of Sauvignon Blanc , are also known as Blanc Fumé de Pou...

Feb 17, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Curicó Valley

The Curicó Valley, one of the most diverse wine-growing areas in Chile, is located about 115 miles south of the capital Santiago, within the area known as the Central Valley. Its position between the ...

Feb 6, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC)

Appellation d'origine contrôlée, or “controlled appellation of origin”, is a certification given to specific agricultural areas with the intent of protecting the consistency and quality of the items t...

Feb 6, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Franciacorta

Franciacorta is a wine producing area in the region of Lombardia, Italia, known for its sparkling wines made with the traditional method. The first mention of sparkling wines being created in the area...

Jan 23, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

American Oak Barrels

American oak barrels are one of the preferred vessels for wine fermentation and ageing, along with others made from French, Hungarian, or Slovenian oak. They are usually produced with the Quercus Alba...

Jan 23, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

French Oak Barrels

French oak barrels are produced from the species Quercus robur and Quercus sessiliflora grown mainly in five forests around the county (Allier, Limousin, Nevers, Troncais and Vosges), each imparting d...

Jan 23, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Cru

Cru is a French term that refers to a grape growing site that is considered of superior quality due to conditions like soil, climate, altitude, and aspect. Translated as “growth”, it is used around th...

Jan 7, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Malmsey

Malmsey refers to the sweetest style of Madeira, a fortified wine produced in Portugal. It is also the local name for the white Malvasia grape, which by law must make up at least 85% of the juice. To ...

Jan 2, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Pergola

Pergola is a training system where the vine grows high above ground and the canopy and fruit hang horizontally, creating natural shade that keeps the ground cool while allowing for excellent air flow ...

Jan 1, 2025 Wine Terms

Follow us

Follow us

Type

Country

Varietal

Type

Beers

Beverages

Sake

Wine Accessories

Select an option

Join our community!