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Winter harvest and Ice wine production
Long after the traditional harvest season has ended, some winemakers are still patiently waiting for their perfect moment to harvest grapes. They are waiting for the temperatures to drop sufficiently so that grapes will freeze on the vines, and they can start with the winter harvest and production of ice wine. Namely, grapes for ice […]
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Celebrating with Champagne, but why?!
The New Year is right around the corner, so happy December everyone. 😀 This is the time of the year when people like to celebrate and make a toast to a This is the time of the year when people like to celebrate and make a toast to a successful (or a little less successful) ending year […]
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Impact of wine production life cycle on the environment
Agriculture has a big influence on the environment, it contributes to climate change and global warming. With the use of fertilizers, pesticides, soil, land, water, and energy it’s responsible for approximately 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions. And wine production is no exception, the process of growing grapes and transforming it into wine, contributes to […]
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How to know when the grapes are ready to harvest?
One of the most important decisions for a winemaker is when to harvest. Grapes should be harvested at full maturity; the better the grapes, the better the wine. But how do you know the exact time? Well, you can start by using your senses – see, touch, smell, and taste grapes. Next, collect representative grape […]
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The world wine industry is shifting from old to the new wine world
Global trade in wine is a market worth more than 25 billion euros and around 40% of all wine is consumed in another country than where it was produced. “New” production countries are bringing new ideas and tastes and are therefore sharpening the market.
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World’s most common grape varieties
Through the years, wines have become more and more popular all around the world. The production of grapes for must and wine followed that trend. Interestingly, in the last 20 years, non-traditional grape and wine production countries, such as China and New Zealand, have significantly increased their wine production due to increased vineyard areas and […]
