Wine and oxidation are a notoriously incompatible combination. Consider a familiar scenario: you open a bottle of wine that tastes excellent, but you cannot finish it in one sitting. You reseal the bottle and store it in the refrigerator, intending to dri …
When explaining the distinctive character of wine, the discussion often relates to terroir. Soil is one of the elements that constitute terroir. There are numerous types of soil. Alongside clay and limestone, Schiefer occupies a significant position among …
When examining labels on German wine bottles, one notices a distinctive feature. These wines often display information rarely found on bottles from other countries: terms such as Buntsandstein, Löß, Muschelkalk, and Schiefer. Do you know what these refer …
In contemporary society, many people wish to enjoy good food and beverages while preferring to avoid excessively high prices. Finding something delicious at an affordable price is satisfying, and discovering value beyond the price point is even more grati …
In recent years, global winters have become warmer and summers have turned into periods of extreme heat. Daily life that once considered 30°C hot has shifted to a reality where 40°C is now the standard for hot weather. The terms “global warming” and “clim …
The state of phenolic compounds is one of the most critical considerations in red wine production. The quantity and condition of phenolic compounds in wine profoundly influence its flavor profile. When phenolic compounds are present in insufficient quanti …
Wine can be classified in several ways. One of the most fundamental classifications is based on color. The most representative categories are white wine, red wine, and rosé wine. However, wine color classifications extend beyond these three. Yellow wine ( …
Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is an oenological technique actively employed to reduce wine acidity and impart distinctive aromatic characteristics and nuances. MLF represents one of the microbial-mediated approaches in winemaking, and its appeal as a more …
Sparkling wine is an indispensable element of celebrations and gatherings, extending far beyond Christmas and New Year festivities. The sight of bubbles ascending through a flute glass alone can evoke a sense of festivity in the consumer. Sparkling wine i …
Two essential components are indispensable for winemaking. One is grapes, the raw material. The other is yeast. Yeast is utilized in the production of fermented beverages such as wine, beer, and sake. It is also employed in the fermentation of bread dough …
