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Aug 4, 2021
Step by Step - How Red Wine is Made (pre-aging)
1. Sulfur Dioxide (optional) The grapes are treated with a little Sulfur Dioxide as soon as they are brought in. This kills native yeast...
Jul 2, 2021
Franciacorta
Italy has over one hundred DOC’s which may be Spumante. However, most of these are produced via the tank method. Italy does offer a DOCG...
Jun 1, 2021
Prosecco
Prosecco comes from the Italian states of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia-Giulia. Prosecco used to be the name of the grape, and could be made...
May 1, 2021
Lambrusco
Lambrusco is an Italian Sparkling DOC and also the name of the grape that makes it. The DOC is located in Emilia-Romagna, with a small...
Apr 2, 2021
Annual Vineyard Cycle
A general calendar for the stages of the vine during the production of grapes. Budbreak - Day 1: Winter pruning has already commenced...
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