Friday, February 26, 2010

French wines are Considered Superior

Wine enthusiasts around the world consider French wine to be superior and prefer French wine over any other. There are many varieties of wine, the most commonly known them are red, white, rose and champagne. 



There are literally thousands of vineyards that produce wine in the entire thirteen different regions in France. France is an ideal place for growing grapes for many reasons. The soil conditions are perfect, and vineyards are very close to the water. The climate in France makes it one of the best places in the world of wine. 



Wines are usually classified according to the grape varieties used to make them. A variety often used for red wine is Barbera. Grown mainly in Piedmont, Italy, this variety is quite adaptable to other regions, and is also cultivated in limited scale in the U.S.. Barbera grapes have a high natural acidity and produce wines with a rich fruity flavor. 



Wine enthusiasts are all familiar with a variety grown in many parts of the world, Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown primarily in the Medoc, France, this grape variety has found its way to California, Australia and other winemaking countries. Wine enthusiasts will consider Cabernet Sauvignon wines to be among the best red wines in the world. Among white varieties, Chardonnay, it is easily the most popular, producing some of the world's finest white wines. These French grape varieties are very popular when dining. 



French wine varies from the most common types you can find in wine shops everywhere, to the rare varieties that can be very difficult to find. If you are looking for one of the rarer varieties of French wine, the Internet is always a good source of information. Rare vintage French wine can be extremely difficult to find, but by looking at wine forums and the many different wine websites, you can be successful. 



Without doubt, a French wine a cut above average wine. Other wines may use the same methods of production, and even the same ingredients, but they can not taste the same as in France. You can impress your friends with a little knowledge and fool proof wine values. French wine has a flavor and aroma like no other, and when you taste a wine that was made in France, you will be able to distinguish it.

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