The bitter truth about this elusive flavour When you hear someone talk about tannins in wine, they are talking about astringent sensory components that contribute to a wine’s structure and complexity. On the palate, they create a dry, puckering sensation on the palate, often perceived as a bitter taste. Tannins are chemical compounds that belong […] The post Tannin appeared first on VITIS .
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The twisty science of screwcap closures From freshness keeper to age-worthy ally, Stelvin closures are twisting tradition in all the right ways. Once upon a time, a screw cap meant “cheap plonk.” Today, the Stelvin closure can be as much a sign of quality as a grand cru label. But what’s actually happening under that […] The post Stelvin appeared first on VITIS .
Sparkling wine’s sweet finishing touch Dosage is the final flourish that transforms sparkling wine from a lively, fizzy beverage into a masterpiece of balance and finesse. After secondary fermentation—the process where base wine is bottled with a precise mix of sugar and yeast to create natural carbonation—the wine is left to mature in contact with […] The post Dosage appeared first on VITIS .
The sweet clue to finding balance in wine Brix is a magical number in the world of wine that sounds more like a secret code than a measurement. Picture this: You’re strolling through a vineyard, the sun kissing your skin, the grapes ripe and juicy, and suddenly someone mentions Brix. Fear not, fellow wine geeks, […] The post Brix appeared first on VITIS .
