Wine Grapes and Table Grapes – What’s the Difference
Have you ever sat munching on a bunch of grapes and the question came into your mind?
Why didn’t these grapes become wine?
It’s a common question. Most of us ...
How it is made
Rubric that explains how wine is produced, the stages of processing, production and storage
From the Vine to the Bottle: How Producers Make Wine
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Opening a Bottle of Wine – The Crucial Mistakes to Avoid
Any newcomers to the world of may find themselves a little wary of all of the “rules” that they come across. There’s so much advice about what you should and sh...
Natural, Organic and Traditional Italian Wines – What Are The Differences?
Those who’ve been paying attention to the Italian wine industry will have noticed that there has been a fairly steep rise in the number of organic wines making ...
What is a Fortified Wine?
Those looking for a sweeter wine than they’d normally drink often lean towards fortified wines. These wines tend to have a high alcohol content than their regul...
Wine and the Sunset
There are truly few sights that are quite as stunning as a good sunset. Watching the sun slowly fade out of view, often as it hides behind clouds and occasional...
Corks and Screwcaps – How Important Are They For Wine?
One of the age old questions in the wine industry is just how important are caps when it comes to determining the quality of a bottle of wine? Some people will ...
Explaining the Millesimato Designation
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Cold Maceration and Wine
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What Are The Key Differences Between Old and Young Wine
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