Q & A
What is a bud bearer?
It is a viticultural expression that refers to the pruning of the vine’s fruiting unit…
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What are the advantages of ‘Pigeage’?
Pigeage, as a method of mash management during fermentation, can offer different advantages…
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Basal Buds, what are they?
Basal Buds are a group of scarcely visible buds located at the base of a vine shoot or cane…
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What is ‘Premature Oxidation’?
In the early 2000s, feedback arose regarding some wines that the wines (particularly those from 1996 and later vintages) displayed very advanced flavors and colors after only a short period of time in the bottle. This process was known as “premature oxidation” or “premox”…
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What is ‘Hyperoxidation’ in winemaking?
Hyperoxidation is a deliberate exposure to the must, consisting of aerating the wine must voluntarily (sometimes violently) so that the susceptible phenolics will oxidize during the fermentation…
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What is Cock & Féret?
Cock et Féret was an important directory of Bordeaux chateaux (wine estates) which initially published in 1845 as Bordeaux, its Wines, and the Claret Country by Charles Cocks, an Englishman who died in 1854.
Féret translated this directory into Bordeaux et ses vins in 1850…
News
2023 Classification of Crus artisans of Médoc wines, valid for the next Five Years
The 2023 version of the Crus Artisans du Médoc classification was made official on May 12, 2023. This classification is valid for the next 5 years and will be revised again in 2028.
Among the Crus Classés, there are 33 Châteaux Classés Crus Artisans du Médoc…
Italy
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Understanding this emblematic white wine from Tuscany
Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the historic village of San Gimignano. Indeed, San Gimignano is one of the most unique and best preserved medieval hilltop villages in Tuscany. Amazingly, this city looks a lot like it did in the 12th and 13th centuries.
San Gimignano’s “skyline” is defined by several distinctive towers, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List…
Old World
My Top 3 Favorite Wine Producers in Lebanon
Lebanese wine, full of history, prestige and hope, hides some very beautiful gems. Mostly located in the Bekka valley on the border between Syria and Israel, in a territory at the heart of international tensions and warlike desires, Lebanon nevertheless has a unique terroir for the production of great wines. Its potential is immense and this article invites you to discover my 3 favorite wine producers among the many quality Lebanese wineries…
Q & A
Understanding the Distinction between Chianti and Chianti Classico
Chianti is a name that refers to both a geographical area located in Central Tuscany and one of Italy’s most famous exported wines.
When considering the Chianti region and its wines, it is critical to make a distinction between Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG…