Author name: Shelved Wine

No matter what, 2021 will definitely be better than 2020. The future looks bright, and that means we can go back to enjoying our favorite fermented drink — wine. The wine industry is ever changing. Trends come and go and wine lover’s preferences change too. This is actually a good thing; you never get bored with wine.

Chile is the third-largest wine-producing country in America, after the United States and Argentina. Chile makes astounding wine, but they know how to market it too; they have positioned themselves as a great source for good-valued wine and have conquered the hearts of wine enthusiasts in all corners of the earth.

Valentine’s Day is here again, and with it, romantic dinners and a nice time with that special someone. Whether or not you’re into all the Valentine’s Day’s gadgetries and traditions, including stuffed teddy bears, chocolates and heart-shaped greeting cards, you must agree it’s a great time to pop open a bottle of wine.

For an agricultural product, wine has an astounding shelf life. Even the most inexpensive wine labels are still enjoyable after a couple of years. And when it’s made to age, like those structured reds we all know and love, wine can evolve for decades without going bad.

Italy’s Marche region enjoys a beautiful coast to the eastern Adriatic Sea. With its capital Ancona, Marche is an excellent source for seafood-based dishes, and of course, of extraordinary white wines to go with them.

The vineyards around the Lake Garda produce wines of immense quality, while the shallow southern planes produce most of the Pinot Grigio and Merlot in Italy. Here’s all you wanted to know about the wines of Veneto.

Australia is the fifth-largest wine-producing country after Italy, France, Spain and the United States. Wine is produced everywhere around the massive country’s southern shores, where the fresh Antarctic breezes bathe the sun-drenched coast.

Franciacorta is not a secret anymore; most wine lovers recognize the sparkling wine as the Italian answer to Champagne. Still, Franciacorta is not a copycat but an authentic star in its own right.

Burgundy is larger than life. The French wine region has reached legendary status, and the Côte d’Or’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are worthy of any wine collection. Amongst the most acclaimed Domaines, you’ll find Renè Monnier.

It’s hard to believe there are still hidden gems in the modern wine market. Still, if you look hard enough, you’ll find extraordinary wine producers making magic with autochthonous varietals for wines that can impress both amateur wine enthusiasts and seasoned connoisseurs. That’s the case with Jako Vino.