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Regional power: Extended geographical mentions on labels

[ad_1] Last month, producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano announced the introduction of 12 subzones into production regulations. Named Pievi (singular: Pieve) after the area’s historical parishes, these subzones reflect a broader trend seen in many wine regions toward subdividing territories into increasingly smaller, more circumscribed and precisely defined geographical units. First it was Barbaresco in 2007, followed by Barolo …

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Grand Auxerrois: The go-to region for value Burgundy?

[ad_1] Jean Hugues & Guilhem Goisot vines, looking south over the village of St-Bris-le-Vineux. The Grand Auxerrois describes a large area in the Yonne department surrounding Chablis in the north of Burgundy. More than a century ago, this was one of the most important wine-producing areas in France, before it was devastated by the phylloxera bug and changing economic conditions. …

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Best St-Estèphe 2022 in bottle

[ad_1] The Château Montrose and Tronquoy 2022 bottles St-Estephe was battered by hail and drought in 2022 causing widespread damage in the ‘hail corridor’ running through the appellation as well as stressing the vines during the height of summer. Scroll down for the top-rated St-Estèphe 2022 in bottle {“content”:”PHA+TG93IHlpZWxkcyBhcyBhIHJlc3VsdCBnYXZlIHdheSB0byBtYW55IGhpZ2hseSBjb25jZW50cmF0ZWQsIGZ1bGx5IGNoYXJnZWQgd2luZXMgd2hpY2ggYXJlIHN0aWxsIGEgbGl0dGxlIG1vcmUgZmlybSB0aGFuIGluIG90aGVyIGFyZWFzIG9mIHRoZSByZWdpb24uPC9wPgo8cD5UaGVyZSYjODIxNztzIHBsZW50eSBvZiBwb3dlciBhbmQgZ3JpcCBvbiBzaG93IGFuZCBpbiB0aGUgYmVzdCBjYXNlcyBsb3RzIG9mIHZpYnJhbnQgYWNpZGl0eSBhbmQgZnJlc2huZXNzIHRvby48L3A+CjxwPkluIGdlbmVyYWwsIG9uY2UgdGhlc2Ugd2luZXMgc2V0dGxlLCBhbmQgYW55IHJlbWFpbmluZyBvYWsgaXMgaW50ZWdyYXRlZCwgdGhleSB3aWxsIHByb3ZpZGUgZXhjZWxsZW50IGRyaW5rYWJpbGl0eSBhcyB3ZWxsIGFzIGFnZWFiaWxpdHkuPC9wPgo8aDI+VG9wIHBpY2tzPC9oMj4KPHA+Q2jDonRlYXUgTW9udHJvc2UgYW5kIENow6J0ZWF1IENvcyBkJiM4MjE3O0VzdG91cm5lbCB3ZXJlIG15IHRvcCBwaWNrcywgd2l0aCBib3RoIGJvdHRsZXMgdXBncmFkZWQgYnkgYSBwb2ludCBmcm9tIHRoZWlyIEVuIFByaW1ldXIgc2NvcmUuPC9wPgo8cD5Nb250cm9zZSBwYXJ0aWN1bGFybHkgaXMgb25lIG9mIHRoZSBtb3N0IGltcHJlc3NpdmUgd2luZXMgb2YgdGhlIHZpbnRhZ2Ugd2l0aCBhIHN1bXB0dW91cyBhbmQgc2VkdWN0aXZlIHBhbGF0ZSBmdWxsIG9mIGhlYWR5IGZydWl0IGJ1dCB3aXRoIGdvcmdlb3VzIGxpZnRlZCBhY2lkaXR5IGFzIHdlbGwgYXMgbWluZXJhbCB0ZXJyb2lyIG1hcmtlcnMuPC9wPgo8cD5JdHMgc2Vjb25kIHdpbmUgRGFtZSBkZSBNb250cm9zZSBpcyBhbHNvIGEgZmFidWxvdXMgd2luZSBhbmQgb25lIG9mIHRoZSBiZXN0IHNlY29uZCB3aW5lcyBpbiAyMDIyLjwvcD4KPHA+Q29zIGVxdWFsbHkgc2hvbmUsIHByZXNlbnRpbmcgdGhlIHZpbnRhZ2UgY29uZGl0aW9ucyBpbiB0aGUgd2VpZ2h0IGFuZCB0ZXh0dXJlIG9mIHRoZSB3aW5lIGJ1dCB3aXRoIHN1Y2ggZWxlZ2FuY2UgYW5kIGZpbmVzc2UuPC9wPgo8cD5DaMOidGVhdSBMYWZvbi1Sb2NoZXQgKHRoZSBmaXJzdCBmdWxsIHZpbnRhZ2Ugd2l0aCBleC1MYWZpdGUgd2luZW1ha2VyIENocmlzdG9waGUgQ29uZ8OpIGluIGNoYXJnZSkgYW5kIENow6J0ZWF1IExlIEJvc2NxIGFyZSBib3RoIGZhbnRhc3RpYy48L3A+CjxwPkFzIG9mIDIwMjIsIHRoZSB0ZWFtIGF0IFZpZ25vYmxlcyBEb3VydGhlIHRvb2sgb3duZXJzaGlwIG9mIHRoZSB2aW5lcyBhdCBMZSBCb3NjcSBpbnN0ZWFkIG9mIHJlbnRpbmcgYW5kIGJlZ2FuIHRoZSBmaXJzdCB5ZWFyIG9mIG9yZ2FuaWMgY29udmVyc2lvbiBkdWUgdG8gYmUgY29tcGxldGVkIHRoaXMgeWVhci48L3A+CjxwPkNow6J0ZWF1IERlIFBleiBpbXByZXNzZWQgc2hvd2luZyB0aGUgY29udGludWVkIHdvcmsgaGFwcGVuaW5nIGF0IHRoaXMgZXN0YXRlIGFzIHdlbGwgYXMgYmVpbmcgdGhlIGZpcnN0IHdpbmUgcHJvZHVjZWQgaW4gdGhlIG5ldyBjZWxsYXIuPC9wPgo8cD5JdCYjODIxNztzIGEgdG9wIGJ1eSB3aXRoIGEgbXVzY3VsYXIgc3RydWN0dXJlIGFsb25nc2lkZSBncmVhdCBlbmVyZ3kgYW5kIGZvY3VzLiBUaGUgQ3J1IEJvdXJnZW9pcyBlc3RhdGVzIG9mIExpbGlhbiBMYWRvdXlzIGFuZCBMZSBDcm9jayBhcmUgYWxzbyB3ZWxsIHdvcnRoIHNlZWtpbmcgb3V0LjwvcD4KPHA+Cg==”} All St-Estèphe 2022 in bottle scores COMING SOON Tasting notes for …

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Cabernet vs Cabernet: Italy’s tale of two French grapes

[ad_1] The sorting table at Le Macchiole. Italy might be renowned for its ancient varieties, but two noble French interlopers, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, now contribute to some of Italy’s most prestigious wines, telling a fascinating story of adaptation and evolving identity. The pair, commonly referred to simply as ‘Cabernet’ in blends, has become a hot topic in Italian …

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Decanter Fine Wine Encounter New York 2025

[ad_1] Be the first to secure your place at the fourth Decanter Fine Wine Encounter New York, returning on Saturday June 7  for another unforgettable celebration of fine wine. As a Decanter Premium member, you have exclusive early access to tickets before general sale. Returning to the dynamic heart of New York City, Decanter Fine Wine Encounter offers a rare …

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Meet the judges: Q&A with Almudena Alberca MW

[ad_1] Almudena Alberca MW is an agricultural engineering graduate who later earned a degree in oenology and a Master’s in viticulture. She began her winemaking career with her first harvest in New Zealand before returning to her native Castilla y León, where she worked at boutique wineries in Toro and Ribera del Duero. Almudena also worked as the Spanish specialist …

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Average prices rise at Hospices de Nuits Burgundy auction

[ad_1] The 64th Hospices de Nuits-St-Georges auction, held on 9 March. Bidders drove up the average price-per-barrel at at the 64th Hospices de Nuits-St-Georges Burgundy auction by 41.5% on last year’s event, to €22,422.50.  That’s close to the all-time record set in 2022, which stands at €22,807, said auction house iDealwine, which hosted the annual sale for the first time …

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Books: One Thousand Vines by Pascaline Lepeltier

[ad_1] Pascaline Lepeltier is terrifyingly accomplished. The recipient of Decanter’s Rising Star Award in 2024, she’s a sommelier by trade and still works the floor at Chambers in New York, but makes wine and writes widely, too. In 2022, her debut solo book Mille Vignes was published in France and late last year – finally – was released in English. …

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Good until the last drop | Shot with two off-camera strobes …

[ad_1] Shot with two off-camera strobes (Godox AD200Pro/XPro II trigger) Flas A Camera right 85 degrees, 30 degrees above subject. modified with MagMod MagGrid and MagMod MagSphere. Flash B behind 24 inch velum scrim behind subject, modified with MagMod MagSphere.   Shot for Macro Mondays – drop   bottle opening 1 inch, bottle nexck showing 2 inches Done [ad_2] Source …

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Infographic – Wine Aging Process | Aging wine is a delicate …

[ad_1] Aging wine is a delicate process that enhances its flavors, aromas, and overall complexity. But not all wines are meant to age! Here’s a quick breakdown of what happens during the aging process:   Chemical Transformations – Over time, tannins soften, acidity balances, and new flavor compounds develop, adding depth to the wine.   Oak Influence – Wines aged …

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FLANERIE DANS LES RUELLES DE SAINT EMILION | Cité médiévale,…

[ad_1] Cité médiévale, Saint Emilion est une Cité chargée d’Histoire perchée sur un promontoire rocheux, Saint-Émilion et son vignoble tirent leur originalité de la pierre calcaire qui a façonnée leur identité. En témoigne la présence de 200 km de galeries souterraines qui ont fourni le calcaire nécessaire à la construction de plusieurs bâtiments de la région, notamment à Bordeaux.   …

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