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Natural wine

Virtually unknown not so long ago, natural wines have found their way into Quebecers’ hearts. What’s behind the rising popularity of these wines without additives?

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Varietals

You probably know Cabernet and Sauvignon, but what about Savagnin and Tannat? Dive into the wide world of grape varieties and expand your horizons. 

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Wine growing regions

Need a little escape? Explore the most beautiful wine regions and discover their climate, main grape varieties, typical dishes and more.

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  1. a bottle of cinsault
    Wine cultivation

    Grapes: cinsault

    An underestimated Mediterranean grape variety! For quite some time, very little merit has been accorded to Cinsault, a grape variety originating from the Rhône and Languedoc regions. Or perhaps it’s more accurate to say it has been granted only a single virtue: its ability to produce a high volume of fruit—perfect for creating inexpensive cuvées or easy-to-drink rosés for guzzling.

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  2. Grape variety: Mencia
    Wine cultivation

    Grape variety: Mencia

    When it comes to those lesser-known grape varieties that turn out to be veritable treasures, Mencia is definitely hard to beat. A grape variety primarily found in the Bierzo and Ribera Sacra districts in the northern Spain, Mencia is also known as Jaen in Portugal, where it is used in the production of Dão wines. Some 30 years ago, it had a pretty modest reputation.

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  3. botlles of wine
    Wine cultivation

    Grapes: Primitivo

    Identifying grape varieties: a real challenge!

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  4. absinthe glass
    Tasting and service

    Enjoying absinthe

    The story of absinthe is one filled with legends, fantastic tales, contradictions and mysteries. More than any other alcoholic drink, absinthe has been at the heart of controversy and has been the subject of quite a lot of speculation—for good reasons, and for some not so very good reasons.

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  5. glasses of wines
    Wine cultivation

    Practical guide to greek varietals

    Le vin grec gagne en popularité au Québec. Pour l’amateur curieux, le pays est un coffre aux trésors riche en découvertes. Il recèle des centaines de cépages indigènes, dont plusieurs sont cultivés depuis des milliers d’années.

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  6. Red wines
    Profiles

    Product ratings: how to find your way around?

    Many trade magazines and online news sites provide ratings for products. Since it is sometimes difficult to find your way through these different sources, here are some explanations about the different rating systems.

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  7. Glasses of rosés from Quebec
    Trends

    Seven rosés from Quebec to enjoy

    Rosés produced right here in Quebec are becoming even more numerous and even more popular. Have you tried them yet?

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  8. Glasses of grappa, an Italian spirit
    Wine cultivation

    Grappa, an Italian spirit

    Italy produces several excellent types of wine, but only one spirit: the legendary grappa. Transparent or lightly golden when refined, this elixir, the pride of Italians, comes to the table at the end of the meal to be enjoyed by those who love finesse and elegance.

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  9. Winery
    Wine cultivation

    Verdejo: a rare wine

    Several lesser-known grape varieties do not qualify as “international”. Such is the case of Verdejo, an indigenous white variety originating from Rueda in the northwest of Spain.

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  10. Veneto
    Production methods

    Reds from Veneto: unique techniques

    Veneto stands out for three reasons in the world of Italian wine. The most important region in terms of its volume of production, notably because of the remarkable success of Prosecco, it has also brought about unique techniques of production for red wine.

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  11. a lobster and a glass of wine
    Pairings and Taste Tags

    Lobster pairings

    Looking forward to the weekend ahead, we organize a dinner to honour our favourite crustacean: the lobster! Discover some great pairings that will put it in the spotlight.

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  12. How to choose the best lobster
    Pairings and Taste Tags

    How to choose the best lobster

    Lobster season in Quebec peaks from the end of April to the middle of July. So on Mother’s Day or Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, everyone can celebrate in style.

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