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What we will drink tomorrow: Sicilian wine between low alcohol, organic and new consumers
The market and tastes change, but the roots of a territory remain solid to build something lasting. L'articolo What we will drink tomorrow: Sicilian wine between low alcohol, organic and new consumers proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Manage summer canopies carefully after late frosts
Late frosts caused considerable damage to many vines this spring, so Hutchinsons agronomist Will Robinson explains how to manage affected areas over coming weeks. Any late frost is bad for vines, but repeated late frosts that hit both primary and secondary growth are even worse, resulting in yield loss, disruption to canopy architecture, uneven maturity, […] The post Manage summer canopies carefully after late frosts appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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The international market of Sicilian wine: where we are and where we can reach
Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Canada: the markets exist. But the game is played on perception, rather than price. L'articolo The international market of Sicilian wine: where we are and where we can reach proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Wine tourism at the Stagnone: when wine becomes a landscape experience
What is being sold is not a winery visit. What is being sold is an entire geography: the lagoon, the salt pans, the islands, the vineyards. And perhaps this is the most authentic product of all. L'articolo Wine tourism at the Stagnone: when wine becomes a landscape experience proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Sicilian organic wine and the challenge of consistency
Being organically certified is relatively simple. Being credibly sustainable from the beginning to the end of the supply chain is another matter. L'articolo Sicilian organic wine and the challenge of consistency proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Fermentazioni, lieviti e vino. Ciò che conta è sapere ciò che si fa e come lo si fa e non osannare la negligenza
Lieviti selezionati, fermentazioni spontanee, lieviti indigeni e pied de cuve: facciamo chiarezza su uno degli argomenti più dibattuti del vino contemporaneo. Un approfondimento tecnico ma accessibile per comprendere cosa sono realmente i lieviti selezionati, come funzionano le diverse fermentazioni e perché la vera differenza non è tra "naturale" e "artificiale", ma nella competenza del produttore nel guidare la fermentazione verso vini autentici, complessi e privi di difetti. L'articolo Fermentazioni, lieviti e vino. Ciò che conta è sapere ciò che si fa e come lo si fa e non osannare la negligenza proviene da Wine Blog Roll - Il Blog del Vino Italiano .
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Sicilian Alberello: an ancient training system with very modern reasons
Few centimetres from the ground, twisted arms, deep roots. The alberello is not a matter of aesthetics: it is a precise agronomic response to a precise environment. L'articolo Sicilian Alberello: an ancient training system with very modern reasons proviene da Wine Meridian .
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DOC and IGP: what they really mean on the label of a Sicilian wine
They are not bureaucratic labels. They are the result of concrete production choices, and for those who buy, it is worth understanding them fully. L'articolo DOC and IGP: what they really mean on the label of a Sicilian wine proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Climate change in the vineyard: real problems and unexpected resources
For years, Sicily has been facing increasingly hot summers and increasingly prolonged droughts. But some areas seem to cope better than others, and understanding why is an urgent question. L'articolo Climate change in the vineyard: real problems and unexpected resources proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Grillo, Catarratto, Zibibbo: three Sicilian whites and their parallel lives
They are not synonyms, they are not interchangeable. Each grape variety is a story of its own, with deep roots and a future yet to be written. L'articolo Grillo, Catarratto, Zibibbo: three Sicilian whites and their parallel lives proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Stagnone: the landscape that enters the glass
A lagoon, prehistoric islands, ancient salt pans. And vineyards that grow where the sea ends and the land begins. L'articolo Stagnone: the landscape that enters the glass proviene da Wine Meridian .
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The Wine CEO Episode #211: What's Really in Your Wine? Michael Honig on the Future of Wine Labels
What's actually in your glass of wine — and should wineries be required to tell you? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with Michael Honig, President of Honig Vineyard & Winery in Napa Valley, for a fascinating conversation about transparency, sustainability, and the future of wine labeling. Starting with its 2025 Classic Sauvignon Blanc, Honig is taking a major step toward greater transparency by listing the wine's ingredients directly on the bottle: grapes, yeast, and sulfites. It's a simple move that raises some much bigger questions for the wine industry. Why hasn't wine traditionally included ingredient labels? Do consumers deserve to know exactly what goes into their wine? And could greater transparency help wineries build trust with a new generation of consumers? Whether you're a wine lover, wine professional, sommelier, or simply someone who has wondered what's actually inside a bottle of wine, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 🍷 Subscribe to The
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The cooperative as a choice of civilization: why the Cantine Birgi model still works today
When eight hundred families share the same horizon, wine stops being a product and becomes a collective project. L'articolo The cooperative as a choice of civilization: why the Cantine Birgi model still works today proviene da Wine Meridian .
video£16 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc… Worth It or Overpriced? | Villa Maria Reserve Review (Episode 577)
In this episode of Wine Mastery, we put a £16 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to the test — the Villa Maria Reserve. Now here’s the twist… this isn’t one of John’s favourite styles. So can this premium Sauvignon Blanc change his mind? We explore: Whether £16 is too expensive for Sauvignon Blanc How New Zealand Sauvignon compares at this price point Tasting notes (including a surprising “bubblegum” note 👀) Is this a supermarket splurge or a smart buy? A big thank you to Diane for providing the wine for this tasting 🙌 If you’ve ever stood in a shop wondering whether to spend more on Sauvignon Blanc — this is the review you need. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favourite Sauvignon Blanc in the comments! #winetasting #sauvignonblanc #winereview #winemastery #newzealandwine #villamaría 00:00 Intro – £16 Sauvignon Blanc?! 00:25 Wine Reveal – Villa Maria Reserve (New Zealand) 00:50 Is £16 Too Expensive for Sauvignon Blanc? 01:30 First Impressions & Expectations 01:40
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Edinburgh brewery scores deal with major Scottish festival
One of Edinburgh’s leading craft breweries has been announced as the official partner for Scotland’s largest sport and music festival at the city’s Peffermill Playing Fields from 10 to 12 July 2026. Cold Town Beer is pouring out support for Edinburgh City 7s three-day festival at The University of Edinburgh venue, which now attracts over 120...
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James Clay and Sons supports VAT reduction campaign
James Clay and Sons has announced its support for the VAT’s The Problem campaign, aiming to support the hospitality industry across the country by cutting the VAT rate for the sector to 10%. As a direct supplier to this sector, they said they also feel the knock on effects of the enormous cost pressures that...
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The wines of Languedoc 2026
Even without the Roussillon bit tacked on to the end, the French region of Languedoc is an enormous producer of wine. Within Europe, it comes in at second place, with Castilla-La Mancha at number one, although this is a bit of a tricky comparison given that Spain’s juggernaut is three times the size in terms of land. As you can drive from one end of Languedoc to the other in about an hour and a half, it’s not necessarily tremendous when looking at the physical landscape. But, in terms of […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
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Côte de Brouilly, la pietra blu del vulcano estinto
La vasta e irregolare regione del Beaujolais costituisce una sorta di prolungamento meridionale della Borgogna e attinge il suo nome dall’antica capitale Beaujeu. Si dipana longitudinalmente per oltre cinquanta chilometri partendo a nord dall’attiguo Mâconnais fino alla città metropolitana di Lione con larghezze mediamente più... L'articolo Côte de Brouilly, la pietra blu del vulcano estinto proviene da oscarwine .
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AOC Terrasses du Larzac 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Faugères 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Picpoul de Pinet 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Pic St. Loup 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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Montpeyroux 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.
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AOC Malepère 2026
These wines were part of the larger Languedoc tasting that took place from 1-6 June in Pézanas, France. The wines were tasted by appellation, vintage, and color during the days. They were in a quasi-blind state wherein labels were covered, but easily referenced in a list. For more information on the wines and current trends, please see the Regional Report. For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.