‘Methode traditionnelle’ is a French term that can be literally translated as ‘Traditional Method’ in English. A ‘Traditional Method’ sparkling wine can also be referred to as ‘Methode Champenoise’ (= a method from the Champagne region) because this method is emblematic of Champagne wine production…
The sweetness level in European wines has been harmonized according to the below table to enable an easier understanding of the bottle labels…
The ‘Asti method’ can be considered as a variation of the ‘Tank Method’ (click here to read more details about the ‘Tank method’) in the production of sparkling wines.
The main difference between the two is that in the ‘Asti method’ the base grape juice undergoes only one single fermentation…
The ‘Tank method’ is also often called ‘Cuve Close’, ‘Charmat’ or ‘Martinotti’. It is a method in which two separate fermentations happen inside a vats (usually large stainless steel vats). For the first fermentation, wines are typically…
What we call ‘Tank method’ in English (abbreviation for Method in closed tank) is also often called ‘Cuve Close’, ‘Charmat’ or ‘Martinotti’.
The main advantage of this method is that it makes it possible to create sparkling wines in large volumes, quickly and inexpensively…
The ‘Carbonation’ is considered the least expensive (and also considered the least prestigious) method of sparkling wine production. It consists in injecting carbon dioxide into a base wine in order to create a sparkling wine…
Comments = This wine offers a pronounced intensity on the nose and a pronounced intensity on the palate. It has a beautiful balance balance acidity-aromas but the tannins need to soften through additional bottle aging. It shows a great range of aromas and a long finish. It is maybe slightly below than their 2016 vintage but there is no doubt that this is a great wine.
Final Grade = A-
Comments = This wine offers a Medium+ intensity on the nose and a pronounced intensity on the palate. It has a beautiful balance balance acidity-aromas and tannins-aromas. It shows a great rand of aromas and a beautiful expression of complexity. It has a complex, long and fresh finish. It is maybe slightly below than their 2015 vintage but there is no doubt that this is a great wine.
Final Grade = A
Comments = An outstanding wine with a perfect balance acidity-aromas. It has a pronounced nose and palate. Its tannins are in the process of being polished by time and are starting to be integrated to the wine. The palate is very enjoyable with a mix of ripe fruits completed with delicate spices and hints of mint (and Eucalyptus). The finish is complex and long with hints of spices and a very precise acidity.
Final Grade = A+
Winemaking has a long and rich history in Greece’s Goumenissa region, reaching back to ancient times. The region is noted for producing high-quality red wines made mostly from the Xinomavro grape, which flourishes in the chilly climate and limestone soils of the region…