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Tunisia [too-NEE-zhuh] Like its neighbor ALGERIA, this north African country was greatly influenced by French winemaking traditions. Its modern vineyards were originally planted by the French, although they were nearly wiped out by the PHYLLOXERA epidemic that spread to this area in the 1930s. Tunisia produces mainly red and ROSÉ wines from French-style grapes—ALICANTE BOUCHET, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CARIGNAN, GRENACHE, MOURVÈDRE, and PINOT NOIR. Tunisia is also recognized for its MUSCAT wines, particularly the sweet FORTIFIED WINES. Its main vineyards are all located around the Gulf of Tunis. Related Links: Algeria, phylloxera
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