Literally translated terrior means earth or soil. Terrior is French term for the sum of every environmental force affecting a given vineyard site; the soil type, the orientation of the vineyard to the sun, the elevation of the vineyard, rainfall, wind velocity,...
Oak has been used to age wine since the Roman Empire. The oak forests in Europe were a sought after commodity. The oak was strong enough to withstand wear and tear, but malleable to be shaped into barrels, to be rolled and moved. Inside the oak barrel, the wine made...
Myth #3: Sulfites in wine cause headaches The so-called “red wine headache” is definitely a real thing. But it’s probably not due to sulfites. For one thing, white wine is higher in sulfites than red wine but less likely to cause a headache. That suggests that...
Myth #2: Red wine is higher in sulfites than white wine Ironically, the exact opposite is likely to be true. Red wines tend to be higher in tannins than white wines. Tannins are polyphenols found in the skins, seeds, and stems of the grapes. They also act as...
Let’s get some answers on the most common myths and misunderstandings about sulfites, wine, and headaches. If drinking red wine gives you a headache, you’ve probably had someone tell you that sulfites are the likely culprit. Perhaps you’ve been advised to stick to...
From the region of Apulia in Italy; the spur of the boot to the heel, the leading grape is negroamaro. The name is Latin for black, negro and amaro, bitter. Negroamaro is the primary grape in this hot, arid region. The grapes are handpicked, from old vines, and aged...
