Lugana is a white wine region located on the southern shore of Lake Garda, in northern Italy. It is known for its delicate and refreshing white wines made primarily from the Turbiana grape (locally known as Trebbiano di Lugana). Lugana wines are appreciated for their balanced acidity, floral aromas, and […]
Glossary
Non-Vintage (NV) refers to wines blended from grapes harvested in different years, common in Champagne and other sparkling wines. NV blending aims to achieve a consistent house style and quality across years, smoothing out variations between vintages. These wines can offer a reliable and characteristic expression of the producer’s style.
Pét-Nat, short for Pétillant Naturel, is a type of naturally sparkling wine made by bottling wine before it has finished fermenting, trapping carbon dioxide and creating bubbles. This ancient method, known as méthode ancestrale, produces wines that are often cloudy and less fizzy than those made with the traditional method, […]
A pip is a grape seed, found inside the grape berry. Pips are significant in winemaking as they contain tannins and oils that can contribute to the wine’s flavour, structure, and aging potential. During maceration and fermentation, winemakers manage contact with pips to extract desirable qualities without introducing excessive bitterness […]
Rebula, known as Ribolla Gialla in Italy, is a white grape variety primarily grown in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy and Slovenia. It produces high-acid wines with citrus and stone fruit flavours, often with a mineral edge. Rebula wines can range from fresh and light to complex and age-worthy, […]
A sommelier is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, typically working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service, including wine and food pairing. Sommeliers are responsible for the wine list, serving wine, and educating guests about different wines and their characteristics.
Sonoma County is a renowned wine region in California, USA, known for its diverse climates and soil types, supporting a wide range of grape varieties. Famous for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel, Sonoma offers a variety of wine styles, from robust reds to crisp whites, showcasing the region’s […]
Unfiltered wines are those that have not undergone filtration to remove particles and sediments before bottling. This can result in a wine with more texture and potentially more complexity and depth of flavour, as it retains more of its natural components, but may also include visible sediment.
Wine Spectator ratings are scores assigned by Wine Spectator magazine to wines, based on their quality, complexity, and potential. Scores range from 50 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality. These ratings can influence consumer choices and wine industry perceptions.
Aromatic compounds in wine, including esters, terpenes, and thiols, are responsible for the vast array of aromas that wines can exhibit, ranging from fruits and flowers to herbs and spices. These compounds are derived from the grapes themselves, yeast metabolism during fermentation, and aging processes in oak or bottles. The […]