Wine grape still carries molecular memory of its ancestry after 400 years, study finds

About 400 years ago, a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc gave birth to cabernet sauvignon. Today, cabernet sauvignon is the world's most-planted wine grape, dominating vineyards from Napa to Bordeaux. New research from the University of California, Davis, reveals that the grape still carries a kind of gene memory of its parents.

Côtes-du-Rhône Bans Photovoltaics in the Vineyard “Destruction of the Landscape, Viticultural Effects Uncer...

The Côtes-du-Rhône appellation prohibits photovoltaic systems in its vineyards. The viticultural benefit is uncertain, but the landscape would be destroyed. #weinplus #wein #weinplus #wine #winelovers

Brown Brothers releases Australia's first aluminium wine bottle to cut emissions

A Victorian company releases Australia's first aluminium wine bottles to reduce its carbon footprint, while acknowledging drinkers may take some convincing. 

La Geologia in un calice di vino - INGVambiente

Anche se inizialmente sembrano mondi molto diversi e lontani, geologia e vino hanno, in realtà, numerosi punti di convergenza

Prosecco Superiore DOCG on Instagram: "What is the Martinotti method? 🥂 This sparkling winemaking technique was invented by Federico Martinotti in 1895 and refined by fellow Italian enologist Tullio de Rosa. It’s used today to create Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. The steep terrain demands intense manual labor, especially at harvest, when Glera grapes are picked into small bins, sorted, and gently pressed. The juice ferments in a chilled stainless steel tank, a process that takes only a few weeks. The wine then moves to a second tank, called an autoclave, with fresh yeast and sugar or grape must to kick off a second natural fermentation. The autoclave traps carbon dioxide gas to create a fizzy wine with 5 bars of pressure. Most Prosecco Superiore ages for 40–60 days to develop complexity. Then it’s bottled under pressure to preserve that precious sparkle. 🍾 ✨ Curious to know more? Follow us to discover the advantages of the Martinotti method for making high quality sparkling wine. 🚀 By @megmaker Campaign financed according to EU Reg. N. 1308/2013. 🇮🇹 in the comments below. #coneglianovaldobbiadene #proseccosuperiore #wineeducation #metodomartinotti"

86 likes, 2 comments - Prosecco Superiore DOCG (@proseccocv) on Instagram: "What is the Martinotti method? 🥂 This sparkling winemaking technique was invented by Federico..."

What is Malolactic Fermentation? – Terroir Review

Malolactic fermentation profoundly affects wine’s texture and flavor. What is it, when does it happen, to which wines, and why?

Grapevines first domesticated 11,000 years ago, says study

Grapevines were first domesticated in two regions simultaneously around 11,000 years ago, says a large study that sheds fresh light on wine's origins.

Wines on the edge, imperfectly perfect – a seminar and tasting looking at wine faults – wineanorak.com

Vegan Wines and Where to Find Them

Vegan wines do exist, but misinformation is complicating consumers’ search. Here’s how to find vegan-friendly wines.