Blanc de Blancs is a French term meaning “white from whites,” used to describe sparkling wines made exclusively from white grapes, typically Chardonnay. This style is most famously associated with Champagne but is also produced in other sparkling wine regions. Blanc de Blancs tend to have a light, crisp, and […]
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Orange wine is made by fermenting white grapes with their skins on, similar to the process for red wine, resulting in a wine with an orange hue. This method imparts additional flavours, tannins, and complexity. Orange wines are known for their robustness and unique flavour profile, including nutty and dried […]
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 […]
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 […]