Nagi

Holds a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Geisenheim University in Germany. Served as Head Winemaker at a German winery. Experienced viticulturist and enologist. Currently working as an independent winemaker and consultant specializing in both viticulture and enology.

qualitycontrol

2025/12/5

Wine Flavour and Glycerol

Wine exhibits remarkable diversity in both flavour and aroma. Even wines produced in the same region during the same vintage never show completely identical sensory profiles. Moreover, when a single producer vinifies grapes from the same vineyard under id …

viticultur wine

2025/12/3

Understanding South African Wine Through Data

Why South African Wines Deliver Exceptional Quality at Accessible Prices South African wines have become indispensable in the global market as leading examples of high-quality yet affordable wines. While Chile once dominated this category, South Africa is …

viticultur

2025/12/2

Foundations of Grapevine Rootstocks

According to statistics published by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the global vineyard area in 2022—encompassing wine grapes as well as table grapes, raisins, and juice grapes—amounted to approximately 7.3 million hectares.Althoug …

sales-strategy

2025/11/30

A New Format for Wine: Bag-in-Box

Bag-in-Box (BIB) packaging has gained notable traction in recent years, particularly because it suits household consumption and large-volume use. A BIB consists of a flexible pouch containing wine housed within a cardboard outer box. Most packages hold at …

oenology

2025/11/28

Protecting Wine from Oxidation Through Oxidation | Hyperoxidation

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 …

viticultur wine

2025/11/26

Wine, Soil, and Terroir | Slate Color and Wine Character

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 …

sales-strategy

2025/11/25

Soil and Soil Names: How Information Shapes the Expected Taste of Wine

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 …

column

2025/11/24

Inexpensive Wines and High-Value Wines: A Winemaker’s Perspective

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 …

oenology

2025/11/20

Producing Lower-Alcohol Wines Without Water Addition

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 …

column

2025/11/18

Winery Perspectives | Balancing Flavor and Intervention

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 …