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Estufagem

Estufagem is a process particular to the production of the fortified wines made on the island of Madeira, Portugal, during which the wines are stored in heated stainless-steel tanks called “estufas” o...

Aug 1, 2023 Wine Terms

Clone

A clone is a plant that has been propagated because of its specific traits, including its ability to produce high yields, its resistance to diseases or drought, and other desirable qualities. In a vin...

Jul 27, 2023 Wine Terms

Kimmeridgean

Kimmeridgean soil is a mixture of limestone, clay, and marine fossils that is believed to be responsible for the unique mineral flavors in the wines of the French regions of Champagne, Chablis and San...

Jul 21, 2023 Wine Terms

Classico

Classico is an Italian term referring to the historic, original center of a wine region. The wines produced in the “classic” areas can have stricter requirements in terms of ageing time, minimum perc...

Jul 21, 2023 Wine Terms

Cooperage

A cooper is a craftsperson who makes and repairs wooden barrels, and the place where they perform their skill is known as a cooperage. They are an essential part of the wine industry, and winemakers ...

Jul 6, 2023 Wine Terms

Négociant

Négociant is a French term that refers to a wine vendor who buys grape bunches, juice, or wines from small growers, processing them and bottling under their own label. This business model is quite co...

Jul 6, 2023 Wine Terms

Castello Banfi, en cata y estreno

“La Boutique Du Vin es mi cliente más grande, siempre he tenido buena relación con todos, es una relación de mucha confianza, la familia Mariani considera a los Cimino como si fueran parte de la famil...

Jul 6, 2023 Events

Zonda Winds

The Zonda winds are dry, warm winds that affect the western parts of Argentina, specifically the wine regions nestled in the slopes of the Andes like Mendoza, San Juan and La Rioja. Local tribes call ...

Jun 23, 2023 Wine Terms

Llicorella

Llicorella is the Catalan name for the unique soil type found in the wine region of Priorat, Spain, made of black slate and quartz. This flakey and fragile slate soil is poor in nutrients and retains...

Jun 23, 2023 Wine Terms

Charmat Method

The Charmat method is one of the main techniques used to produce sparkling wines. It is also known as the tank method, Martinotti method, metodo Italiano, or cuve close. It was invented in 1895 in Ita...

Jun 16, 2023 Wine Terms

Body

The term body refers to how light or rich a wine feels in your mouth. The body of a wine can range from light, to medium or full depending on alcohol content, residual sugar, acidity levels and, in th...

Jun 16, 2023 Wine Terms

Botrytis

Botrytis cinerea is the scientific name of a type of fungus that affects grapes by piercing the skins and allowing water to evaporate, causing the fruit to shrink and become like a raisin. It grows u...

Jun 12, 2023 Wine Terms

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