The PDO Goumenissa region in northern Macedonia extends to the southeastern foothills of Mount Paiko. The area is famous for its red wines, a blend of Xinomavro and Negoska.

Austrian wine laws, labels and information are similar to those of the neighbour Germany, thus complex, precise and based on grape ripeness (content sugar per 100g of grape must).

I am very excited about this last discovery of the Biancame variety. I tasted a pretty exciting wine beyond the ordinary.

I have to admit that I am a huge fan of Ridge Vineyards wines. The concentration, complexity and balance one can find in their craftings are exceptional.

Suppose Noah asked me to pick only one grape variety on the ark and rescue it from extinction. Without a second thought, Riesling would be my first choice!

The Sant’Urbano vineyard is located on a hill in the municipality of Fumane. It has excellent exposure to the sun at around 300 m altitude with calcareous, clayey soil of volcanic origin, which favours moisture retention, preventing excessive dryness.

It is austere initially and needs an hour in a carafe to show its true potential.

Once it opens up, it will hit you with tonnes of apricot, orange, grapefruit, flint, white pepper and jasmine.

It is very fine. It is complex and dressed in silk. A fantastic, pronounced chamomile aroma blows up your mind.

It is like you smell a summer breeze from the sea with intense iodine.

I firmly believe Savvatiano will be the next success story in the Greek wine scene. Not in the way Malagousia is now, but it could assist Assyrtiko in the path of fine wines.

The Domaine Trapet Père & Fils has interests in both Burgundy and Alsace. They have vineyards and wineries in both regions and craft some outstanding wines. All the vineyards are farmed according to biodynamic principles.

Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne. Although Champagne can be produced only inside the Champagne wine region, Cava can be made in several wine regions in Spain.

Chablis is all about Chardonnay and its pure austere, lemon, mineral dimension that this particular terroir can deliver.

It is an emblematic wine for Kir-Yiannis winery and one of the first in the Greek market that integrated the aggressive Xinomavro with a more soft variety like Merlot.

The attractive price and easy-going character make this wine very popular among Vivino users, especially in the German market and a good choice for the daily table. Plus, it has all the virtues of Sangiovese.

You do not need to spend a fortune to drink a good Champagne. There are plenty of producers in the region who offer an excellent price-quality ratio affordable to all budgets.

The Valpolicella wine region has the unique ability to produce four different types of wine. These are: Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG, Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC and Valpolicella Classico or Classico Superiore DOC.

Aligoté is the second white grape in Burgundy. It was under the shadow of Chardonnay for many years since Chardonnay has a high commercial value. But in the last few years, some regional producers have tried to spotlight this stylish variety offering something new in the market. Success is on the corner.

It is like a heavily-armed tank ready to pass over anything that will stand in front of it.