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Wine & Travel Resources

Over the years, we've compiled a list of good resources for travel and anything wine related. Below, you'll find links to helpful web sites and articles. If you would like to suggest a resource for us to include, please contact us.

Wine

Books - A list of wine related books. We've included links to Amazon.com, but many of them are classics available in local book stores.

Wine Grapes - Descriptions of popular and rare wine grape varieties used in wine making.

Italian Denominazione di Origine Controlata (DOC) - A complete list of Italy's DOCs, updated at least once a year.

Italian Denominazione di Origine Controlata e Garantita (DOCG) - A complete list of Italy's DOCGs, updated at least once a year.

French Appellation d'Origine Controlée (AOC) - A complete list of France's AOCs, updated at least once a year.

Burgundy Grand Cru Vineyards - Lists Burgundy's 33 most famous vineyards.

Bordeaux Classifications - A list of the Médoc, Graves, St Emilion, Sauternes and Barsac classifications.

Vintage Charts - Our favorite online vintage charts.

Travel

Travel in France: Useful travel information and some links for getting to and traveling around France. Necessary documentation, train travel, driving and money answers.

Travel in Italy: Useful travel information and some links for getting to and traveling around Italy. Necessary documentation, train travel, driving and money answers.

Customs & Other Legal Issues - Want to bring some wine back with you? Here's what you need to know.