Wine facts
Wine can tell stories, hold secrets and reveal interesting facts. Here are some of our favourites that make every tasting even more special.
Wine can tell stories, hold secrets and reveal interesting facts. Here are some of our favourites that make every tasting even more special.
The essence of wine begins on the land with the selection of grape varieties, the care taken with the vines, and the passion of the winegrowers. Discover surprising facts about the world of the vineyard and its curiosities.
This is just an appetiser of what you can learn in our courses.
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The world of wine has its own vocabulary, which can seem intimidating. We’ll demystify the "language of wine" and give you the tools to talk about it with confidence.
This has nothing to do with sight. A tasting is said to be blind only when the taster doesn’t know which wine they are tasting – the brand, region, vintage, etc.
Say “wine” or “still wine” instead (after all, all can be served at the table…).
Acidity is a key component of wine, giving it freshness and liveliness. Wines with good acidity are generally more balanced and pair well with food. All wines have acidity.
Aromas found in wine that are reminiscent of incense, resins or plant balms.
Champagne refers exclusively to sparkling wines produced in the Champagne region of France, and the name is protected worldwide. Say “Sparkling” when referring to other regions. Example: Cava is a sparkling wine.
Describes a wine with plenty of volume/body in the mouth.
A three-litre bottle, equivalent to four standard bottles (Champagne). In Bordeaux, the term refers to a 5-litre bottle.
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). PDO is the European Union designation adopted for wine products whose originality and individuality are inseparably linked to a specific region, place, or traditional denomination, and whose quality or particular characteristics are due to the geographical environment, including natural and human factors. These products are subject to specific control rules aimed at ensuring authenticity and quality and and may be labelled with a local traditional mention (ex: DOC, AOC, other). The Protected Designations of Origin for European wine products are included in a single EU-wide register.
Terrace cultivation is carried out on earthen platforms supported by retaining walls, arranged on sloping terrain (suitable for vine cultivation).
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