Q & A
What are “dessert wines”?
“Dessert wines” is usually used to designate sweet wines. They are defined by American regulations as any wine containing between 14% and 24% alcohol, which includes a growing number of dry, unfortified wines.
“Dessert wines” is usually used to designate sweet wines. They are defined by American regulations as any wine containing between 14% and 24% alcohol, which includes a growing number of dry, unfortified wines.
Although over-extraction is becoming a regular mistake nowadays because people correlate quality with color, “extraction” in the context of wine typically refers to the extraction of valuable phenolics from grape solids before, during, and after fermentation. Wines with excessive extraction lack balance and fruit expression.
Grapes that have been dried, or partially dried, before fermentation to raise the sugar level are referred to as “flétri” in French. It is most regularly used in France, Switzerland, and sometimes in the Valle d’Aosta.
The process that causes tiny particles to group together is called “flocculation.” The traditional method (Méthode Champenoise) of manufacturing sparkling wine involves this intended process. The lees will flocculate and gradually travel toward the bottle neck during the second fermentation that takes place in the bottle (i.e., the traditional method).
“Rancio” is an expression that refers to wines that have acquired a particular bouquet and taste thanks to long aging in barrels exposed to the sun. We can therefore say that they have undergone a kind of beneficial maderization that has led to an improvement in their qualities while also Read more…
“Vin de queue” is a French expression that can be translated as “tail wine”. It comes from the last harvest of Sauternes grapes. The harvest is done by successive selections called “tries successives” (successive passages spread over time), harvesting each time only grapes affected by botrytis (noble rot). During the Read more…
Comments = good wine for that price, the wine has no fault, it is just a notch lower in terms of flavour intensity
Final Grade = B+
Comments = its very sugary taste and finish prevents it to access to a higher grade
Final Grade = B
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Final Grade = B+
Comments = it is a very good deal in terms of quality for that price. We really feel the fruity profile of the Pinot Noir in this wine, with a good level of Acidity and creamy bubbles. At around 22 euros per bottle, it is a no brainer!
Final Grade = B+