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Yeast: The Unsung Hero of Winemaking
Yeast is a subject that will generally turn the conversation to another topic quickly, but in the wine industry consumers and buyers are rapidly becoming more interested in what goes into producing their wine. Empson USA spoke with Manuel Marchetti of Marcarini winery to get more information. First, it’s important…
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Savvy about Sauvignon?
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape variety that is now grown all over the world for the making of crisp and refreshing dry and sweet wines. It originated in the Bordeaux region of France but because it grows so easily and generously in both warm and cool climates, it made…
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Barolo 2016 & Riserva 2014: Report and 100 wines tasted
There are plenty of excellent wines from 2016, but how did the 2014 Riservas fare? Stephen Brook reports The great majority of these wines were tasted blind in January 2020 at the Nebbiolo Prima event in Alba, while others were tasted (non-blind) at the Grandi Langhe event that followed immediately…
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What is Chianti Classico?
Easy to drink and pair, steeped in history, but most importantly, the perfect expression of its unique terroir. Since leaving the fiasco – the round-bottomed bottle wrapped in a straw basket – behind, and taking on new DOCG regulations aimed at improving quality, Chianti Classico has gained wide recognition as…
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Barolo 2006: Panel tasting results
Sufficient time has now passed for the quality of the top wines to shine through – the best 2006 Barolos offer both maturity and freshness, and many will continue to age well. With only 29 wines to be tasted, our judges agreed it was impossible to draw any broad conclusions…
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Barolo Brunate 2015, Barolo La Serra 2015, Barolo Del Comune di La Morra 2015
During the year 2015, the winery Marcarini has changed the method of grape’s transportation into the winery in the harvest period. We moved from carrying the grapes in the cellar through trailers to little boxes of 20 kg each. This way, we are not only able to increase the quality…
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Buyer Beware: Everything You Need to Know About the 2015 Brunello Vintage
If you follow Italian wine, you’ve likely heard the buzz surrounding the just-released 2015 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, with many pundits claiming it’s one of the best vintages ever. Coming on the heels of the washout 2014 vintage, unsurprisingly, a number of local winemakers have been touting the greatness of…
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The Beauty of Traditional Barolo
As more consumers experience a greater number of wines from around the world, there is always a learning curve. Naturally, many wine lovers want wines that are easy to drink and easier to understand; this explains the popularity of wines ranging from Provence Rosé to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The…
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