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15:3415:34, 22 August 2025 Temperature (hist | edit) [3,652 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Temperature''' concerns the thermal conditions applied to wine itself—from crush through fermentation and maturation to storage and service—and how these conditions shape composition, stability and sensory expression.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> For viticultural heat regimes and growing‑season indices, see *Temperature (climate)*. Temperature controls reaction rates, aroma volatility and carbon d...")
15:2315:23, 22 August 2025 Slope (hist | edit) [3,228 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Slope''' in viticulture refers to the inclination of vineyard land, which can significantly influence the growth of vines and the character of the resulting wine. Vineyard slopes have been utilised since antiquity to optimise conditions for ripening, drainage, and exposure to sunlight.<ref>Unwin, ''Wine and the Vine: An Historical Geography of Viticulture and the Wine Trade'', Routledge, 1991, pp. 87–89.</ref> == Background == The cultivat...")
15:1715:17, 22 August 2025 Central Europe (hist | edit) [4,131 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Central Europe''' is a loosely defined macro-region of European wine production that includes countries such as Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and parts of southern Germany. Viticulture here is characterised by a long historical continuity, diverse climates and soils, and a strong identity rooted in both indigenous and international grape varieties.<ref>Unwin, ''Wine and the Vine: An Histo...")
15:1015:10, 22 August 2025 Port wine (hist | edit) [2,959 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Port Wine''' (/pɔːrt waɪn/) is a fortified wine produced exclusively in Portugal’s Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions. The name derives from the city of Porto, where the wine has traditionally been aged and exported.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == History and origins == The development of port wine dates to the late 17th century, when British merchants b...")
15:0515:05, 22 August 2025 Barrel ageing (hist | edit) [4,098 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Barrel ageing''' refers to the practice of maturing wine in wooden vessels, most commonly made of oak, to influence its structure, flavour, and stability. The process is central to many traditional and modern winemaking styles, shaping both the sensory profile and the longevity of the finished wine.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Origins and development == The use of wooden barrels...")
14:5714:57, 22 August 2025 Wine region (hist | edit) [3,127 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Wine region''' refers to a geographically defined area in which viticulture and winemaking are practised under shared natural and cultural conditions. The concept is central to understanding the diversity of wines worldwide, as it combines geography, climate, soil, and human tradition into identifiable styles and qualities<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>. == Definition and background == Wine...") Tag: Recreated
14:5114:51, 22 August 2025 Provence (hist | edit) [3,410 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Provence''' is a wine region in south-eastern France, known above all for its production of rosé wines. It extends from the Mediterranean coast inland to the foothills of the Alps and is among the oldest continuously cultivated viticultural areas in Europe<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>. == Historical background == Viticulture in Provence dates back to at least the 6th...")
14:4414:44, 22 August 2025 Phenolic compounds (hist | edit) [2,981 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Phenolic compounds''' are a diverse group of chemical substances in wine derived primarily from grape skins, seeds, stems, and from contact with oak during ageing<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020.</ref>. They play a central role in defining the sensory qualities, stability, and ageing potential of wines. == Background == Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites of plants...")
14:4014:40, 22 August 2025 Oak barrel (hist | edit) [3,337 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Oak barrel''' is a wooden vessel traditionally made from oak (genus ''Quercus''), widely used in the storage and maturation of wine. Its adoption has shaped both the flavour and style of wines across centuries, making it one of the most significant tools in winemaking.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == The use of oak barrels for wine dates back to the Roman era, when the...")
14:2514:25, 22 August 2025 American Viticultural Areas (AVA) (hist | edit) [3,633 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''American Viticultural Areas''' (commonly abbreviated as '''AVA''') are legally defined wine-growing regions in the United States, established to identify distinct geographical origins of wine. The system is administered by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and provides a framework for labelling and marketing American wines.<ref>Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), "American Viticultural Areas", ttb.gov/wine/american-viticultural-are...")
14:1914:19, 22 August 2025 Gamay (hist | edit) [2,928 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Gamay''' (/ɡæˈmeɪ/) is a red grape variety primarily associated with the Beaujolais region of France. Its name derives from the village of Gamay, near Beaune in Burgundy, where the grape was documented in the 14th century<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, p. 392.</ref>. While once grown more widely in Burgundy, it became closely linked with Beaujolais after restrictions imposed in favour of Pinot Noir...")
14:1514:15, 22 August 2025 Rhône (hist | edit) [3,500 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Rhône''' (/roʊn/) is one of the major wine-producing regions of France, taking its name from the Rhône River. It is divided into the Northern and Southern Rhône, which differ markedly in climate, topography and wine style. The Rhône is considered a cornerstone of French viticulture and has exerted strong influence on international winemaking traditions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University...")
14:0914:09, 22 August 2025 Rioja (hist | edit) [3,891 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Rioja''' (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈrjoxa]) is Spain’s most famous wine region, located in the north of the country along the upper Ebro valley. The name derives from the river Oja, a tributary of the Ebro, which flows through the region.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> Rioja was the first Spanish region to be awarded the classification of Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) in 19...")
14:0114:01, 22 August 2025 Andes (hist | edit) [3,330 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Andes''' (/ˈændiːz/; Spanish: Andes) is the longest continental mountain range in the world and a defining feature of viticulture in South America. Stretching over 7,000 kilometres along the western edge of the continent, the Andes provide the altitude, climate moderation, and water resources that underpin modern wine production in countries such as Chile and Argentina.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., 2019.</ref> == Ba...")
13:5713:57, 22 August 2025 Amphorae (hist | edit) [3,078 bytes] Winosaur (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Amphorae''' (/ˈæmfərə/; from the Greek ἀμφορεύς, ''amphoreús'', meaning "two-handled vessel") were ceramic containers widely used in antiquity for the storage and transport of wine. Their distinctive form and long history make them one of the most important artefacts in the development of viticulture and the wine trade.<ref>McGovern, ''Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture'', Princeton University Press, 2003.</ref> == His...")

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