imported wines

[jujugrape]

I am a definite novice but noticed that recently on travel to both Northern Italy and Spain the wines I consumed, both white and red, and not expensive, were wonderful. I find that my experience drinking wine in the states has not been as enjoyable.

I was wondering if this is due to the nitrates that are added to the wines we get in America or what the difference is that they were all so much more delicious when drinking them in their country of origin.