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Hungary
Hungarian wine has a history dating back to at least Roman times, and that history reflects the country’s position between the Slavs and the Germanic peoples. The best-known wines are the white dessert wine Tokay (Tokaji) and Bull’s Blood (Egri Bikavér), a full-bodied red wine.
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History
A bottle of Zweigelt
Only two European languages have words for [...]
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo (Italian), or Nebieul (Piedmontese) is one of the most important wine grape varieties of Italy’s Piedmont region.
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History
The grape is thought to derive its name from the Piedmontese word nebbia which means “fog.” During harvest, generally in late October, a deep, intense fog sets into the Langhe region, where Nebieul thrives. An alternative (and [...]
