Immerse Immerse yourself in the origins and fascinating evolution of viticulture and winemaking through the ages, with captivating accounts of the great figures, landmark events and age-old traditions that have shaped the history of wine.yourself in the origins and fascinating evolution of viticulture and winemaking through the ages, with captivating accounts of the great figures, landmark events and age-old traditions that have shaped the history of wine.
7 articles in the category: History of wine
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Focus on... champagne preservation
Published : 02/21/2025 | Categories : History of winePreserving Champagne: Classic or Vintage? When it comes to storing Champagne, it's essential to distinguish between vintage champagnes, which reflect a single year, and classic champagnes, [...]
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How are corks produced?
Published : 01/08/2025 | Categories : History of wineThe Cork Stopper: An Essential Element of Wine Culture The cork stopper plays a fundamental role in wine preservation. It protects bottled wine fromoxidation, while allowing it to age gently. [...]
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What is breeding?
Published : 12/12/2024 | Categories : History of wineThe Wine Aging Process: A Key Stage After Fermentation Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine is still cloudy and contains a certain amount of carbon dioxide. It must then undergo [...]
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What does "old vine" mean?
Published : 05/28/2024 | Categories : History of wineThe term "vieille vigne" ("old vine") used on some wine labels is supposed to indicate that the wine is made from vines considered to be old.
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Soils and grape varieties: the best combinations
Published : 03/25/2024 | Categories : History of wineDifferent grape varieties thrive in different soils. In some cases, the right combination of grape variety, soil and climate will produce a wine with a strong personality.
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What is an assembly?
Published : 02/15/2024 | Categories : History of wineA blend is a mixture of wines from the same geographical origin, selected for their complementary qualities. It involves bringing together vintages separately by grape variety, parcel or terroir,
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What's the difference between vintage and non-vintage wines?
Published : 12/15/2023 | Categories : History of wineThe difference between a vintage wine and a non-vintage wine lies in the way the grapes are used to make them. Here are the main distinctions: