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CENTRAL EUROPE.
EASTERN.
SOUTHERN.
Europe is a small world unto itself. It is an international wine shop. Below, you will find “freshman” classes in the local wines. For those looking to write a thesis, check out the European Union Wine Lists.
These pages will not make you an expert on wine. They should help you ease into your immersion into towns and countries. What are you waiting for? Let’s try them all.
Central European Wines
- Austria.
- The Czech Republic.
- FRANCE
- Germany.
- Hungary.
- Liechtenstein.
- Poland.
- Slovakia.
- Slovenia.
- Switzerland.
Eastern European Wines
- Albania.
- Belarus.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Bulgaria.
- Croatia.
- Montenegro.
- Romania.
- Russia.
Do not count out wines from small countries, or ones under strict wine regulations until the last century. Some of their wines are amazing.
Southern European Wines (Mediterranean)
Wines of Europe.
What is the best European wine? Is there one that is most famous? What is the Greek connection to most of the Mediterranian wines? Did any wines escape the Great Blight?
The wonderful world of European wine. Some are incredibly complex, while others are fun to drink while dangling your feet in the water.
Where does one even begin? Greece is a good place as that is probably the first place in Europe to have wine.
In the middle ages, they would drink wine or beer in place of water as the water was not safe. Distilling was responsible for killing liquid born disease.
Wines in Europe may be different than what you know back home. Some are mild. Others can hit you over the head if you are not looking.
We will explore the table wines to those that command thousands of dollars a bottle. A few fun facts along the way, and if we are not careful, a better understanding.
In Europe, a meal is not complete without the local wine. We will include links to the local foods you should try. We are looking for the whole experience.
With so many options, why wait? Let’s taste European wine from top to bottom. What will you try first?