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Vineyards can be both small & great in size They hold the evidence of hard work, determination & skill of both the winemaker & those working on the vines Varietals are grown, nurtured & harvested, ultimately releasing their natural aromas & those obtained through the various soil types & plant life found on the winery grounds Let's learn more about the humble yet spectacular vineyard The world's oldest known vineyard is the Areni-1 vineyard in Armenia, dating back over 6,000 years. The largest vineyard in the world is the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France, covering over 700,000 acres. Vineyards cover around 20 million acres worldwide. The ideal climate for growing grapes is in regions with warm days and cool nights. Grapevines can live for over 100 years, but most commercial vineyards replace them every 20-30 years. It takes around 600-800 grapes to make one bottle of wine. The world's most expensive vineyard is the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy, France. The oldest wine-producing country is Georgia, with evidence of winemaking dating back over 8,000 years. Sustainable vineyard practices include using solar power, composting, and integrated pest management. #uniqueboutiqueandaffordablewine #southafricanwines #accessoriesandgifts #winesyoucantfindinstore #winesandspirits #lifestyleproducts #fyp #vineyardfacts www.invino.co.za

Chile, the land of rich viticultural heritage, is seeing a resurgence in its ancient vineyards, spearheaded by Max Morales, CEO of #AndesWines and its innovative #AncestralVineyards Wine Tours by AndesWines.com This concept is set to revolutionise the wine networking and business platform of Andes Wines, drawing from the extensive 23-year research journey of CEO Maximiliano Morales. Covering over 4,000 kilometres from Arica Parinacota to Patagonia, Morales has meticulously mapped the country’s oldest vineyards, originally brought across by European settlers. At the forefront of this initiative is the ‘ #ClimateChangeWineTour ’ which positions Chile as a global leader boasting the most extensive ungrafted, phylloxera-free vineyards. These tours invite enthusiasts to explore terroirs showcasing ancient vines, including Cabernet Sauvignon vines aged 40 to 140 years in Maule, Bio Bio and Maipo, together with Carmenere planted in 1945 in the O'Higgins region and Alto Jahuel in the Maipo Valley. One of the highlights of these explorations includes a visit to a mountain vineyard near Portillo (ski resort), over 1,600 metres above sea level, producing Cornisa Syrah-Malbec from Viña El Escorial in the Aconcagua Valley. A Historical Perspective: Wine in Chile Chile's winemaking history dates back to 1551, when Spanish immigrants brought the País grape, Listán Prieto from the Canaries, to the region through Peru. This variety, taking on different names across the Americas including ‘Mission grape’ in the US, was planted in La Serena, Coquimbo and even in the oases of the Atacama Desert. Later, French immigrants arrived, bringing with them varieties such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, especially in areas like San Rosendo at the Bio Bio-Laja River junction. Here, micro-vineyards of these varieties continue to produce exceptional wines from 140-year-old vines. Recent discoveries include Portuguese grape varieties in the Bio Bio region’s Millapoa sector and Bonarda vines near Puerto Varas in the southern-based Puelo Valley, indicating a thriving adaptation to the local climate. Morales' close involvement as Manager of the Innovation Agency of Government, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture via the Nodo Estrategico Chile Vitivinícola 2.0 highlights the significance of old vineyards, climate change adaptation and the consequent innovative marketing strategies behind these rescue missions. Projects span over 4,000 kilometres from the Codpa Valley in Arica Parinacota to experimental vineyards in Chile Chico. #Phylloxera #Terroirs hashtag #OldVineyards #AncestralVarieties Read: https://lnkd.in/e8sVZpyg Related news about #WineInnovaTech the leading #WineTech event that is pushing to create a Wine Private Fund: https://lnkd.in/eSzpYzs4

Vineyards can be both small & great in size They hold the evidence of hard work, determination & skill of both the winemaker & those working on the vines Varietals are grown, nurtured & harvested, ultimately releasing their natural aromas & those obtained through the various soil types & plant life found on the winery grounds Let's learn more about the humble yet spectacular vineyard The world's oldest known vineyard is the Areni-1 vineyard in Armenia, dating back over 6,000 years. The largest vineyard in the world is the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France, covering over 700,000 acres. Vineyards cover around 20 million acres worldwide. The ideal climate for growing grapes is in regions with warm days and cool nights. Grapevines can live for over 100 years, but most commercial vineyards replace them every 20-30 years. It takes around 600-800 grapes to make one bottle of wine. The world's most expensive vineyard is the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy, France. The oldest wine-producing country is Georgia, with evidence of winemaking dating back over 8,000 years. Sustainable vineyard practices include using solar power, composting, and integrated pest management. #uniqueboutiqueandaffordablewine #southafricanwines #accessoriesandgifts #winesyoucantfindinstore #winesandspirits #lifestyleproducts #fyp #vineyardfacts www.invino.co.za

Vineyards can be both small & great in size They hold the evidence of hard work, determination & skill of both the winemaker & those working on the vines Varietals are grown, nurtured & harvested, ultimately releasing their natural aromas & those obtained through the various soil types & plant life found on the winery grounds Let's learn more about the humble yet spectacular vineyard The world's oldest known vineyard is the Areni-1 vineyard in Armenia, dating back over 6,000 years. The largest vineyard in the world is the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France, covering over 700,000 acres. Vineyards cover around 20 million acres worldwide. The ideal climate for growing grapes is in regions with warm days and cool nights. Grapevines can live for over 100 years, but most commercial vineyards replace them every 20-30 years. It takes around 600-800 grapes to make one bottle of wine. The world's most expensive vineyard is the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy, France. The oldest wine-producing country is Georgia, with evidence of winemaking dating back over 8,000 years. Sustainable vineyard practices include using solar power, composting, and integrated pest management. #uniqueboutiqueandaffordablewine #southafricanwines #accessoriesandgifts #winesyoucantfindinstore #winesandspirits #lifestyleproducts #fyp #vineyardfacts www.invino.co.za

New Winery in our portfolio!🍷 I am so happy to announce that we have started working with Matalj Winery from Negotin in Serbia! Here is what Nikola Matalj the owner and winemaker, has to say about the winery: "We operate three vineyards in three different locations, all belonging to the Negotinska Krajina Region. The Negotinska Krajina itself has a very specific position as the easternmost point of Serbia, separated from the rest of the country by the Homolje Mountains, which are actually the final arc of the Carpathians. To the west are the Carpathians, and to the east, Negotin is bordered by two rivers, the Danube and the Timok, after which the Vlaska Lowland begins, a flat landscape. All of this creates conditions for low cloud cover, due to the winds that constantly blow from the Carpathians towards the lowland, and therefore for slightly higher temperatures that impart a distinctive character to our wines, primarily in terms of full body and mature aromas. The land can be divided into alluvial river deposits and sedimentary soil. The Zemna and Terasa vineyards are located in the village of Mihajlovac on alluvial soil. The Bukovo and Kremen vineyards are on sedimentary soil formed by the sedimentation and deposition of marine sediments. Alluvial deposits are demanding soil that exposes the vineyard to water stress and produces robust wines with a strong tannic structure that require aging. The sedimentary soils in Bukovo and Kremen are primarily soils of different compositions that provide the wine with the necessary finesse and an elegant tone that develops over time. Additionally, the tannic structure is one of the highest quality in Serbia."

🍇✨ Crafting Excellence: From South Africa's Finest Vineyards to Our Warehouses ✨🏢 Curious about the journey from vineyard to storage? Delve into the art of choosing wines from some of South Africa's top farms and witness how they find a haven in our specialized warehouses. 🍇 Step 1: Harvesting Excellence from Renowned Vineyards 🌿 Our odyssey begins in the sun-soaked vineyards of South Africa, that hold host to the choicest grapes from renowned farms. These vineyards, steeped in tradition and dedication, lay the groundwork for the exceptional wines we proudly host. 🏢 Step 2: Exclusive Warehouses - Where Excellence is Safeguarded 🍷 Welcome to our specialized warehouses in George and Port Elizabeth, where the chosen wines find their temporary home. Crafted for optimal storage conditions, our warehouses are more than storage spaces; they are guardians of flavor, ensuring each bottle is kept in pristine condition. 🔐 Step 3: Locked in Perfection 🗝️ Our warehouses are not just holding grounds; they are fortresses of flavor. The controlled environment, with the right temperature and conditions, ensures that every bottle matures gracefully, preserving its unique character until it's ready for your enjoyment. 🌐 Step 4: A Symphony of Senses 🎻 From vineyard to warehouse, our process is a symphony of senses. The colors, aromas, and flavors are harmoniously preserved, promising an unparalleled experience when you uncork a bottle chosen and stored with precision by DMT Logistics. Allowing for the true testimony of "From Grape to Glass"🍇 #WineArtistry #DMTLogistics #WarehouseCraftsmanship

Ribera del Duero is certainly historic – the Romans tended vineyards here, as evidenced by the 66-meter mosaic of Bacchus, the God of wine, that was unearthed relatively recently at Baños de Valdearados. Modern viticulture as we know it today arrived with the Benedictine monks from Cluny in the Burgundy region in the twelfth century. Our logo is a testament to the history of the region, featuring the crest of Cluny monks linked with the thyrsus of Bacchus. As our ancestors did before us, we farm the land in the most respectful way, allowing each vineyard to be our teacher, with us as the students. This ongoing process of listening to and learning from each site and every vintage enables us to discover and share what each site is capable of expressing. We are continually reminded of the simple principle that most of the vital work occurs in the vineyard. Ribera has significant plantings of old vines, with as much as 9% over 80 years old. Between 1999 and 2014, almost two-thirds of Ribera del Duero’s old vineyards were lost. Given that prices are the same for old and young vines, there aren't many wine growers working these old vines in a professional way, unfortunately. Our vineyards consist of the 1/5 of vines in the region that are above 75 years old, and about 40% of our main holdings are above 100 years old. We see ourselves as guardians of the old, gnarly vines that have so much history and so many stories to tell. It is our blessing to work with them and our destiny to protect their presence and future.

Private companies that own the most vineyards in Italy: At the top is Marchesi Antinori, with its 3,350 hectares in production (considering also the 230 hectares of vineyards in the U.S. and the 100 in Chile); in second place is Marchesi Frescobaldi with 1,660 hectares (growing), bypassing the Zonin 1821 Group, owner of 1,600 hectares. Fourth place goes to Banfi, with 1,034 hectares, the first entity in the Brunello di Montalcino territory. They are followed in fifth place, with 1,018 hectares, by Tenute del Leone Alato, a wine-growing hub controlled by Leone Alato, an agribusiness holding company of the Generali Group. At No. 6 is the Terra Moretti group, chaired by Francesca Moretti and led by CEO Massimo Tuzzi, with an 899-hectare property spanning Franciacorta, Tuscany and Sardinia. Position No. 7 for Tommasi Family Estates, which started in the Veneto region (in Valpolicella) and has put together an estate of 800 hectares in several leading territories throughout Italy (from De Buris in Valpolicella to Casisano in Montalcino to Paternoster in Basilicata), while at No. 8 is still the Santa Margherita Group, with 608 hectares in its various estates. Closing out the “Top 10” are the Sicilian Cusumano (530 hectares) and Antonio Capaldo's Feudi di San Gregorio, which, starting in Irpinia, has increased its number of hectares under vine to 510, in several important territories in Italy (from Basilisco, the iconic winery in Vulture, to Campo alle Comete, in Bolgheri, and Galardi, producer of the iconic Terra di Lavoro wine, still in Campania). Source: winenews.it

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT BANK WINES OF BORDEAUX Bordeaux is split in two by the Gironde Estuary, which divides into the Dordogne and Garonne rivers. The Right Bank is the area to the north of the Dordogne river and the Left Bank is the area directly south of the Garonne River, both of which feed into the Gironde estuary that meets the Atlantic Ocean. The joining of these three forms a shape like an upside down ‘Y’ with the two banks on either side and the area in between known as the ‘Entre-deux-Mers’. The Left Bank encompasses the Médoc best-known appellations – from north to south – are St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Julien and Margaux. South of Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan and Graves, plus the sweet wine producing appellations of Sauternes and Barsac. The Right Bank’s most famous appellations are Pomerol and St-Émilion, the latter of which has four ‘satellite’ appellations. These are Montagne-, Lussac-, Puisseguin- and St-Georges St-Émilion. The Right Bank also encompasses the: Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de Bourg, Fronsac, Canon-Fronsac, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Francs Côtes de Bordeaux and Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. While all of the Left Bank wines are usually blends, cabernet sauvignon is the dominant force here. Merlot, petit verdot, malbec and cabernet franc play supporting roles. The terroir of the Left Bank is mostly flat with gentle undulations in the landscape. Soils are largely composed of alluvial gravels with limestone underneath. Wines typically have more tannin and a bigger overall structure than their Right Bank counterparts. Right Bank wines are predominantly merlot-based, with cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, malbec and petit verdot used as blending components. The most famous terroir is the large limestone plateau that surrounds the pretty town of St-Émilion itself. This is where the majority of the appellation’s great domaines can be found. In nearby Pomerol, on the outskirts of the riverside entrepôt of Libourne, there is no limestone. However, the composition of the soils is much more like that of the Left Bank with alluvial gravels and sand, albeit with much more clay mixed in. Many of the best châteaux border St-Émilion. The wines tend to be rich in fruit, softer in mouthfeel with less tannin and acid than wines from the Left Bank. And while there are plenty of wines that are also enjoyable when young, the best wines from the Right Bank are more than capable of ageing happily for many decades. Top Left and Right Bank Bordeaux châteaux can produce extremely long-lived wines, particularly in the right vintage conditions. On the Right Bank, the St-Emilion Classification, first introduced in 1955. Unlike the 1855 Classifications, this ranking is frequently reviewed, currently every 10 years. Generally, Right Bank red wines are less expensive and ejoyable earlier than those from the Left Bank. Right Bank estates are more famous, and priced much higher.

Great article about Brassfield Estate Winery! "The 5,000-acre winery estate is a microclimate mosaic, shaped by elevation, sun exposure, and soil composition. Certain microclimates yield exceptional wines, like the extraordinary Malbec from the Volcano Ridge vineyard, located on the dormant Round Mountain Volcano’s slopes. The elevated valley floor, with its shorter growing season, produces world-class Sauvignon Blanc. The volcano significantly influences the vineyards’ terroir, with its potassium-rich volcanic soils crucial for healthy grape growth."