How sparkling wine and Champagne get their sparkle
Why are all those little bubbles in sparkling wine so expensive and how do they get there? Vincarta has the answers. Cheers!
Category: Wine making
FAQ: do wines with screw caps age as well as wine with corks?
Do wines with screw caps age as well as wine with corks? Discover what the difference between these two bottling methods means for a wine's complexity.
FAQ: What are some wines with low levels of tannin?
Lots of people (myself included) prefer low tannin wines. Give us a good Pinot over a robust Cabernet Sauvignon any day. However, a lot of the problem with ‘too much tannin’ turns out to be a problem with ‘badly made wine with poorly integrated or unbalanced tannin’. Before we get to the wine, let’s take […]
World’s weirdest wineries: Nine vineyards in impossible places
When you think of vineyards, where does your mind naturally wander? Piedmont and Burgundy are two obvious candidates or perhaps the Napa Valley. But what about Finland or floating vineyards in Thailand?
Cascina Fontana – traditional Barolo producer
After visiting Manuel Marinacci, we reached the final stop in our day of Barolo wineries with David Berry Green. The trip ended on a high note with a visit to Cascina Fontana, to meet Mario Fontana, a traditional Barolo producer.
Why Quintarelli may be the best winemaker in Italy
Quintarelli should be on any wine buff's bucket list. It is one of the best wineries in the world and the best in the Valpolicella wine region. Giuseppe Quintarelli is the godfather, if not the parent, of Amarone.
To oak or not to oak: The influence of oak on wine
Oak has a bad rep, especially in white wine. But what is the real influence of oak on wine? We explore the history and role of oak in winemaking.