A Wine Renaissance in Calabria
A focus on indigenous grapes, terroir-driven winemaking, and a burgeoning natural wine movement push this overlooked Italian region in the spotlight
Tag: Winemaking
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The New Conversation About White Wine and Tannins
More winemakers are using partial skin contact to create whites with firmer tannin structures and greater complexity
Why We Should Be Talking About Open-Air Winemaking
As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
How Vintners Use Cover Crops in Vineyards
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on the benefits of cover crops—from improved soil health to reduced costs
Unraveling Wine’s Perceived Minerality with Expert Perspectives and Sensory Science
Delve into the phenomenon of minerality in wine, as discussed by experts and sensory scientists
Why Winemakers Should be Fighting Against Herbicide Drift
A grape grower whose vineyards have been damaged speaks out on why it’s a threat to the industry
The Science of Color in Wine
Wine professionals discuss pigmentation, extraction, and how color can affect everything from appearance to ageability
How Winemakers Analyze pH and Its Impact on Wine
Measuring a wine’s pH provides clues to acidity and character, but it doesn’t tell you everything
Examining the Effects of Vine Vigor on Grapes
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on site selection, canopy management, and other strategies to manage growth and ripeness
Why More California Winemakers Are Embracing Varietal Diversity
Most of the state’s vineyards are planted with just nine varieties—the Seven Percent Solution’s Kevin Wardell explains why that’s changing
Why Native Yeast Fermentations Are Critical for Expressing Terroir
In seeking to express the true character of a site, winemaker Brandon Sparks-Gillis was brought one step closer by lab results
How Sulfites Affect a Wine’s Chemistry
Wine professionals discuss sulfur’s impact on everything from oxidation to aromatic compounds and texture
