Best Locally Made Wines in the Philippines

Our very own country has its own roots of wines and spirits that may not be known to new generation nowadays. But it is simply one of the best tasting wines since it is usually made from local products, agriculture and plants. The natural taste is still there and no preservatives were needed that makes it more distinctive. Naturally, there are wines that is naturally made and common among Filipino people. These include the famous strawberry wine, tapuy, tuba and lambanog.

  Strawberry wine is famous in highlands and cool climate like Benguet, specifically in La Trinidad Valley where most strawberries are found. They even have a strawberry farm where people can pick their own strawberry at their own expense. These bright reddish-pink in color berries are very delicious and appealing since it held a different health benefits since it consist of Vitamin C which is an antioxidant

Tapuy is found in cordillera region where it is made up of fermented wine that is usually used during life events such as debut and wedding as part of the celebration. It is made up of glutinous rice that is washed along with herbs and roots. Since it has no preservatives, then the alcohol content can make a heavy head for hangover among those who will consumed it.

Tuba is made up of palm saps from tropical trees of such as coconut tree that is very abundant in the Philippines. It is widely known as palm wine but since coconut is main agricultural product here, then it is more famous to be called as coconut tuba. It is mainly made up from sweet cloudy sap which is so fresh that is consumed by local farmers after whole day’s work.

Lastly is the most feared local wine, the Lambanog from province of Quezon and particular places such as San Juan Batangas, Instead of palm of coconut tree, the lambanog was acquired from the flower of coconut tree. Since there is large number of coconut tree in the Philippines, so it is easy access to produce. This is similar to vodka among high spirited liquors found around the world. So we have an idea how it kick