The Canary
Islands are popular for its beaches, great weather and nature
reserves.  But wine is also important with various denominations
of origin which are increasingly present in restaurants
and diner tables. 
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Marsala wine is
produced in Sicily, Italy , in a region
that has the same name and received a protected
designation of origin in 1969.  Marsala wine is similar
to port ; it
was initially fortified to withstand sea travels and then gained
in popularity. 
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The Vinho
Verde is a wine from Portugal and more
specifically from the province of Minho.  Is has acid dyes and is
slightly frothy.  The vinho verde is produced in a wide area
ranging from Cambra Valley to the Rio Minho,
which forms the border with Galicia - Spain.  Its name...
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The natural sweet wine is a
wine with high sugar content , and comes from the
same process as fortified
wine .  It may be red, rosé or white.  Some people find it
easier to drink sweet red wines than traditional wines, stronger
and more complex. 
Some well-known sweet reds...
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The Spanish wine
classification about aging time has been adapted to the 2003
Spanish wine and vineyards law, in order to guarantee a
standard quality for the designation of origin. 
Besides these there are other classifications, about control and
characteristics.  For example,...
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The spread of the culture of wine (and its industry)
may be a good engine of development for areas of the planet that
had traditionally based their economy on agriculture, given that
the final product has a higher value.  This is especially true
when the promoters of this...
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In recent years, multiple studies have shown the
benefits of food and wine on the health of people, if
consumed with moderation.  The presence of certain chemical
compounds in the alcohol, associated with a balanced diet (which
should be close to the Mediterranean diet ) and...
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The wine of Judas ( Sangue di
Giuda ) is called in this way for its intense ruby red color
with purple and bright flashes.  It is originated from Italia.  The
legend says that Judas, after betraying Jesus, returned to his
land as a sign of repentance and more specifically to the city...
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