Blanc de Noirs, translating to “white from blacks,” refers to white wines or sparkling wines made from dark-skinned grape varieties, primarily Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This style is notable for its body and complexity, with a fuller texture than Blanc de Blancs. The wines often exhibit a range of […]
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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, […]
Brut is a term used to describe the dryness of sparkling wines, indicating a low sugar content. It’s the most common style of dry Champagne and sparkling wine, offering a crisp and refreshing taste profile. Brut wines are favoured for their ability to pair well with a wide range of […]
Prosecco is a popular Italian sparkling wine made primarily from Glera grapes in the Veneto region. Characterized by its light, refreshing style with pear, apple, and floral notes, Prosecco is produced using the Charmat method, where secondary fermentation occurs in large steel tanks, preserving the wine’s freshness and fruitiness.
A Bordeaux blend refers to a wine made from two or more of the classic grape varieties traditionally grown in the Bordeaux region of France. These blends usually include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The specific mix of grapes varies, giving winemakers the flexibility to create […]
Port is a fortified wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal, known for its rich, sweet flavour profile. The fortification process involves adding grape spirit to halt fermentation, preserving some of the grape’s natural sugars. Port wine comes in several styles, including Ruby, Tawny, Vintage, and Late Bottled Vintage, each […]
Brunello refers to Brunello di Montalcino, a high-quality red wine made from Sangiovese grapes in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. Brunello is known for its robust structure, deep flavours of dark fruits, and ability to age well. The wines must be aged for at least five years (with at […]
Ramato is an Italian term for a style of wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes, where the skins are left in contact with the juice for a period, imparting a coppery hue to the wine. This technique gives the wine more depth and complexity than traditional white winemaking methods for […]
Claret refers to a British term for red Bordeaux wine. Historically, it denotes the lighter, red wines from Bordeaux, though in modern times, it has come to include all red wines from the region. Claret is known for its elegance, complexity, and ability to age, embodying the characteristics of the […]
Retsina is a traditional Greek wine flavoured with pine resin, a practice dating back to ancient times. The resin imparts a distinctive piney flavour to the wine, which can be polarizing. Retsina is made primarily with white grape varieties and is a unique aspect of Greek winemaking heritage.