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Beyond Oak: Concrete and Amphora in Modern Winemaking

Among the many vessels used in winemaking, two have always intrigued me – the ancient amphora and the modern concrete tank. Unlike oak, which contributes its own flavours and aromas, these inert vessels allow the fruit and terroir to take centre stage while offering distinctly different environments for fermentation and maturation. Their growing use by Continue reading "Beyond Oak: Concrete and Amphora in Modern Winemaking "