Altosama Brut (Kuhlmann Bodega) The only winery in Bolivia to focus on bubbly, Kuhlmann winemaker (and part of the family) Franz worked at Freixenet’s sparkling wine houses in Napa and Mendoza to learn the art of sparkling and brought his knowledge back to Bolivia …

From the moment you land in Tarija, it’s clear you are in Bolivia’s wine capital: posters are splashed all over the airport with the wine route, welcoming you to the ‘capital de la sonrisa’ (the smiling capital) with a boozy smile. The massive wine …

Peru is a well-established food mecca in South America. Its cuisine has travelled to the shores of every continent and has found its place in the trendiest restaurants in cosmopolitan capitals around the globe. Needless to say, I had high expectations for what we …

Pairing a wine with the complex cuisine of Peru is no mean feat. The spices, the aromatics, the citrus, the sweetness, the umami… These combinations are not always a wine’s best friend. Which is perhaps why beer and pisco sour seem to be imbibed …

Quebrada de Ihaunco (Quebranta, Pepe Moquillaza) Winemaker Pepe Moquillaza is on the road to revolution in Peru’s wine scene, and Quebrada de Ihuano is his first apostle. Made from the Pisco grape, Quebranta, the wine is tawny coloured with complex aromas and an attractive …

Learn about Peru’s vineyards, regions, winemaking and history through this handy, visual guide to South America’s first wine country. Hover over the image to take a look at the photo captions for an explanation and more useful drops of wine info. Photographer: Amanda Barnes

For most, the gateway to Ica is Lima – Peru’s capital and the closest airport. Arriving in Lima, you might not know what to expect of Peru’s wine region. The bustling metropolis of a city doesn’t give much away in terms of countryside, apart …

It might be the least expected continent, but Asia is not one to be overlooked. From the ‘new latitude’ and exotic regions of Thailand, India and Vietnam, through to the growing wine cultures in China and Japan, we will tuck into the wine buffet …

Africa. Considered the launch pad of humanity and the heart of Pangaea. The history and terroir of Africa is undeniably important in the world story, but when it comes to the wine story it is still a road less traveled. South Africa is one …

Australia is one of the world’s oldest terrains, with a big impact in the New World of wine. New Zealand has pioneered the way in two of the world’s most important varieties, but it is much more than just Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. …