A key factor in the character of many finished wines is the type and age of the wood in which they are fermented or matured before bottling. Winemakers often refer to new oak, used oak, or neutral oak, but what exactly are the differences, and how do they affect the wine in your glass?
There is something unmistakably ceremonial about opening a bottle of wine that contains a cork. Even romantic in its ritual, that many swear by. This visceral experience has helped cork retain its public persona but is the wine industry moving in another direction?
How Champagne Is Made: From Vineyard to Celebration
Few beverages carry the elegance and celebratory sparkle that Champagne evokes. Behind every golden bubble is a meticulous process rooted in tradition, precision, and artistry. Let us take a closer look at how this iconic sparkling wine is made, step by step.
Decanting is not just the act of pouring a wine into a fancy vessel. It is a powerful tool to keep in your arsenal, one that can vastly expand what you get out of this beautiful beverage.
A New 'Winemaking Manifesto’. Rocca Delle Macie celebrates its first 50 Years in style.
With a new ‘Winemaking Manifesto’ and a publishing homage to its founder, Rocca delle Macie embarks on a new chapter with an innovative and passionate outlook.
We are proud to announce that Montes Wines has been named the Best Vineyard in South America and selected as the 3rd best Vineyard in the World by ‘World's Best Vineyards’.
Taming the Sagrantino Grape in Umbria (A Legend Reborn)
Who would dare to attempt to tame the massive tannin Sagrantino grape into a drinkable wine? Often a bottle of Sagrantino wine takes years of aging before it can be approached and enjoyed. However, Lungarotti-Montefalco winery, has managed to produce some of the highest quality Sagrantino in the world.
Subtle and Complex Armagnac Brandy (One of France’s Best Kept Secrets)
French Armagnac brandy has been produced for seven hundred years—centuries longer than Cognac brandy. These spirits differ in several key ways. The French do not mind that we all become further aware of their delicious Armagnac secret.