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Wines for Aging: Older Does Not Always Mean Better
05/11/2025 · The tasting, Wine service, Winemaking

Wines for Aging: Older Does Not Always Mean Better

"The older, the better." You've likely heard this phrase applied to wine, almost like a mantra that sounds wise and infallible. The reality, however, is far more intriguing.

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Everything You Need to Know to Taste Wine
16/07/2025 · The tasting, Wine service, Winemaking

Everything You Need to Know to Taste Wine

In wine tasting, as well as the sense of taste, the sense of smell, sight, feel and other sensory-cognitive factors are also involved, that is, a sum of sensations that shape how we experience [...]

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Macabeu: Decántalo's New Virtual Sommelier at the Mobile World Congress
06/03/2025 · Decántalo, Special moments, The tasting

Macabeu: Decántalo's New Virtual Sommelier at the Mobile World Congress

In the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, the relationship between Frodo and Sam is undoubtedly one of the most profound and moving. Their bond transcends mere friendship; it is a connection so [...]

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Aromas in wine
03/05/2023 · The tasting

Aromas in wine

As Jean-Paul Guerlain, a legend in the perfume world, said, “A smell is the most intense type of memory”. When it comes to oenology, aromas have an important part to play because they are one of [...]

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What do we mean when we talk about body in a wine?
26/04/2023 · The tasting, Winemaking

What do we mean when we talk about body in a wine?

The world of wine is complex and fascinating. When we’re just starting to learn about it, it can be difficult to understand some of the terms used by the more experienced. One of these terms is “ [...]

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What causes sediment in wine?
15/02/2023 · The tasting, Winemaking

What causes sediment in wine?

You’re likely to have occasionally come across some sediment at the bottom of the bottle or in your glass. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean it’s a defective or poor quality wine. These are just win [...]

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What does colour tell us about a wine?
08/02/2023 · The tasting, Winemaking

What does colour tell us about a wine?

When we talk about colour in a wine, we can end up limiting our thoughts to the three main styles we usually choose from: white wine, rosé wine and red wine. And that’s not wrong, however, the co [...]

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What do we mean when we talk about acidity in wine?
31/01/2023 · The tasting, Winemaking

What do we mean when we talk about acidity in wine?

Although a strong acidic taste can be unpleasant, it is an essential component of wine. Without it, wine would have no life about it. We can sense it through our taste buds at the back of the [...]

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Smooth red wine
17/08/2022 · The tasting, Winemaking

Smooth red wine

More than once, in a store or a restaurant, you’ll have heard someone ask for a smooth red wine. Or, perhaps you yourself have used the expression, especially when you were starting out in wine c [...]

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Wines for beginners
27/07/2022 · Breaking news, The tasting

Wines for beginners

They say it is impossible to turn down something nice and, with this premise in mind, we can assure you that, to get started in the world of wine, it is important to start with the ones with [...]

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White wine vs. red wine
29/09/2021 · The tasting, Winemaking

White wine vs. red wine

When it comes to choosing a wine, the options are endless. Different denominations of origin, varieties, production methods and so much more. However, the most common and easiest thing to do is [...]

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