Q & A
What is “remuage”?
The English word “riddling” can be used to translate the French word “remuage.” It is a crucial step in the traditional method of producing sparkling wines…
The English word “riddling” can be used to translate the French word “remuage.” It is a crucial step in the traditional method of producing sparkling wines…
The botanical term “guttation” refers to vines losing water through tiny pores at the leaf border as a result of root pressure…
An inflorescence is a structure that bears the flowers that will become berries during flowering.
Vines naturally create cytokinins in their root tips, which influence the growth of other plant parts…
Small shoots arise from vine buds in the spring during the yearly vine development cycle known as “budbreak.” The new growing season is initiated by this procedure…
Argentina is the sixth-largest wine-producing country and the most significant in South America in terms of volume. Most of the country’s wine comes from the Andes foothills in the areas surrounding the now-famous Mendoza, including its best sparkling wines…
Comments = There is no doubt that this wine offers a great quality for the price paid. The smoky character is really enjoyable but still offers some complex fruity expressions, a lengthy finish and a good sugar-acidity-fruit balance
Final Grade = B
Comments = A slight sugar-fruit imbalance, lack of complexity and sugary finish. However, it has an overall enjoyable quality for the price (less than 10 euros) that would a great alternative to any beer given its low alcoholic level of 5,5°
Final Grade = B
Comments = If you have a very small budget, this bottle is a good opportunity to share a glass of wine with your friends for less than 10 euros.
Final Grade = B-
Comments = Despite a good balance acidity and fruit, this wine is slightly disappointing overall in terms of quality for the price paid with a lack of nose and palate intensity and a short finish. Slightly below other Crémants of the same price range in terms of complexity.
Final Grade = B