Aeration is the purposeful and controlled exprosure of a substance to air, and especially to its reactive component: oxygen.
In order to prevent oxidation and the potential overproduction of acetic acid, the aeration of wine during winemaking must be carefully monitored.
Sorbitol is one of the alcohols present in trace amounts in grapes and wines, and closely related to glucose. It has a slightly sweet flavor, is highly soluble in water, and gives liquids a sense of body when present in high quantities…
‘Sotolon’ is a compound (3-hydroxy-4,5-dimentyl-2(5H)-furanone) that is an essential component of the spice fenugreek and can be found in a wide range of products from botrytized wines to roasted tobacco…
“Oenocyanin” is a tannin compound extracted from the skins of the black grapes, comprising a mixture of pigmented tannins, some anthocyanins, and other phenolics. Marketed as a food colourant, oenocyanin is a valuable source of natural pigment available from Pomace…
The Indicaçao de Proveniencia Regulamentada, sometimes shortened as IPR, is a second-tier designated wine region in Portugal. In theory, once the region has its own regulatory body, it is a candidate for promotion to DOC status…
The practice of paying employees in wine is probably older than the practice of paying salaries in salt. In ancient Persia, for example, wine rations offered to workers were tightly controlled and frequently considerably beyond any possible individual’s personal consumption…
Rías Baixas is part of the Galica region. It is also part of what is called the ‘Green Spain’ (= ‘Espana Verde’) which comprise the region of Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias and Pais Vasco. It is the largest DO in Galicia in terms of wine production. It is famous for its white wines from the Albarino grape.
The ‘Aguardente’ (also called ‘Aguardiente’) is a distilled alcoholic spirit that is used to fortify wines when a winemaker wants to make a fortified wine…
Welcome to the country of the gods and grapes, where the lovely aroma of ripening grapes and the sound of clinking glasses fill the sun-drenched hills of Mantinia in Greece. Winemaking is a centuries-old art form in this region…
Comments = a very beautiful wine from my region of origin which knows how to express the full potential of Mourvèdre in this unique terroir of the Pézénas region which mixes gravel, sand and basaltic soil together with light maritime breezes. A good presence in the mouth with a good acidity-aroma balance. Silky and slightly velvety tannins go perfectly with aromas of black fruits centered around blackberry and a lengthy finish. It is without any doubt among the greatest wines of the region.
Final Grade = A