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Giorgio Galli and Roberto Cipresso are working on the blue print of the new hotel and vineyard layout. The magic starts with the “Path of Charles”, a journey in the evolution of the grapes from the beginning of the civilization to the present. This path will show how artificial selection works as a selection of the grapes varieties to produce better wines.

One of the questions I get the most during my bubbliness masterclass is "What is Grower Champagne?". If you have even the slightest interest in wine, you most certainly have heard the term "grower champagne". But what exactly is a grower, and what makes them so special? There are a few different definitions, and it's not all black or white, so I have outlined it in a clear and concise article. If you are interested in tasting some amazing artisan champagnes, then join one of my next bubbliness classes. The next on is on Friday 31 May! https://lnkd.in/diqzu2ve

Following on the heels of his recent articles on the Bullas DO, Ferran tells us, 'As exciting as the wines from the Bullas DO are, not everyone wants to be part of the denomination. There are multiple reasons behind this choice. It may be that they feel out of step with the values or vision of the DO. Or it may be something more pragmatic, such as the €3,000 entry fee, which might be affordable for the large-volume co-operatives that dominate the DO but less so for a small bodega. These small producers face another handicap, which is that it is difficult for them to find grapes because the co-operatives require that all of their members sell the grapes to the co-operative itself. Thus, vine-growers must either choose the co-operative or sell grapes to a private company; they cannot do both.' He goes on to highlight four extraordinary wineries working outside the Bullas DO which are critical to understanding the wines of north-west Murcia. Above, Jorge Piernas with his father Antonio at the Jorge Piernas winery in Mula. https://lnkd.in/gJ7BtWA5

Amorim Cork is a well-known name in the wine industry, supplying almost half of the cork stoppers used annually worldwide. Marinela Ardelean spent several days visiting the company now led by the fourth generation of the family and returned with a bag full of figures and stories. 🍷 Did you know that a cork oak tree lives for 200 years, the first cork harvest for stoppers can only be made after 43 years, and then every 9 years after that? 🌳 Read more in the Wines of Romania article. 🔗 Link in comments. #WinesOfRomania #Amorim #CorkStoppers #OakTree

Such a good article, well worth a read!! It is guaranteed to resonate with you, wherever you are in the wine industry!! #brucejackwine #kandlwinesonline #kandlwines

STRAINERS/SCREENS THROUGH HISTORY - Wine services do not seem to have a long history in Egypt, but appear to have been introduced in the New Kingdom when wine-drinking became a feature of elite society in the Ramesside Period. This gold strainer is intended for a wine service, removing sediment from the beverage as it is poured. #siftermachines #productionscreens #replacementscreens #sieves #sieving #industrialscreens #industrialsieving #commercialsieves #sieveindustry #sievemanufacturing

When asked what the most popular grape in Italy is, most people will answer "Sangiovese", but the Montepulciano grape is the second most planted red grape and one to know. Montepulciano tends to dominate the more mountainous and warmer eastern and southern portions of the Italian peninsula, especially in Abruzzo. It is dark and inky, yet is easy drinking and enjoyable. That is why the 2021 Febo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC is the Please The Palate wine of the week.

These are the high-elevation vineyards of Ao Yun, in northwestern Yunnan province of China which gave birth to Moët Hennessy’s Ao Yun 2020. Senior Editor Zekun Shuai recently tasted it with estate manager and winemaker Maxence Dulou and gave it the highest score we’ve ever given to a Chinese wine. It is by far the freshest and best expression of Ao Yun yet, with lower pH, striking acidity and tension. 2020 offered some of the best climatic conditions yet for the wine, being a “vintage of homogeneity” as described by Dulou. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/d_Ka6GER

In recent years, we have witnessed the emergence of Emerging Appellations, regions that have shone for the quality of their wines but are far from being the most well-known wine regions.   The old becomes new again in these emerging Terroirs of #Spain, where old vineyards and ancient grape varieties, mostly unknown, are the most cherished treasure by consumers.   Spain stands as a laboratory for wine #innovation. From rural Spain to modern-day Spain, the connection with the land and tradition remains alive, as evidenced by Gredos, located in three appellations, including #Cebreros.   The wines from this region have been recognized, standing out for their uniqueness in today's wine landscape. With granitic, siliceous, and slate soils, #Garnacha wines develop an exclusive identity. Proof of this is #SanctaYusta, one of our latest novelties with DOP Cebros. 🍷 These are wines you shouldn't miss out on!  

What is old vine? How does it affect the wine? #Oldvines, which are abundant in the vineyards of North-eastern Spain, produce even more terroir-specific, concentrated wines due to their lower yields and well-established, deep roots. A particular characteristic of old vines is that they have to be manually harvested and from one vine you can only obtain 75cl of wine. Today, these old Garnacha vineyards are 50-100 years old on average, and at different altitudes in exceptional surroundings. Viticulturists from the five Designations of Origin (DO) that primarily cultivate Garnacha in Spain (Calatayud, Campo de Borja, Cariñena, Priorat and Tierra Alta) are reclaiming the history of this variety and producing wines with a strong sense of place. (Photo from Bodegas San Valero)