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 […]
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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.
Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine made using the traditional method, similar to that of Champagne, involving secondary fermentation in the bottle. Produced mainly in the Penedès region in Catalonia, Cava can be made from a variety of grapes, including Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel·lo. It ranges in style from dry […]
Rosé wines are made from red grapes, with minimal contact between the grape skins and juice, resulting in a pink color. These wines can range from dry to sweet and are known for their fresh, fruity flavours and aromas, including strawberries, cherries, and raspberries. Rosé is enjoyed for its versatility […]
Eiswein (Ice Wine) is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The freezing concentrates the sugars and acids in the grapes, leading to a wine with high sugar content and balanced acidity when pressed. Eiswein is known for its concentrated […]
Sec is a French term used to describe dry wines, indicating wines with low residual sugar content. In the context of Champagne and sparkling wines, sec indicates a slightly sweet style, as the term’s meaning varies with the wine type. Sec wines are appreciated for their crispness and ability to […]
Fortified wine is a category of wines that have been enriched with a distilled spirit, usually brandy, increasing their alcohol content. This process, developed for preservation and to enhance stability during long sea voyages, includes well-known styles like Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala. Fortified wines range in flavour from dry […]