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13:05, 6 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Italy (Created page with "'''Italy''' is one of the world’s most significant wine-producing countries, both in terms of volume and historical influence. With viticulture dating back to at least the first millennium BCE, the Italian peninsula has played a continuous and central role in the development of winemaking in Europe<ref>Scienza & Imazio, ''La vite, il vino e la civiltà mediterranea'', 2000, p. 41</ref>. Its diverse geography, ranging from Alpine foothills to Mediterranean coastlines, f...")
12:09, 6 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Old World (Created page with "'''Old World''' wine refers to the viticultural traditions and wine-producing regions of Europe and parts of the Mediterranean basin that have cultivated vines for millennia. The term encompasses countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Georgia, and Greece, whose winemaking practices are deeply rooted in historical, cultural, and geographical contexts. Characterised by an emphasis on terroir, regulated appellation systems, and cen...")
11:18, 6 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Georgia (Created page with "'''Georgia''' (Georgian: საქართველო, pronounced [sɑkʰɑrtʰvɛlɔ]) is widely regarded as the birthplace of wine, with archaeological evidence indicating viticulture as far back as 6000 BCE.<ref>Ghviniashvili, *Vine and Wine in Georgia*, Sakpatenti, 2016, p. 17.</ref> Located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Georgia has maintained a continuous winemaking tradition that is deeply embedded in its national identity. With over 500 i...")
11:04, 6 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Champagne (Created page with "{{Disambiguation}} '''Champagne''' may refer to: * Champagne (wine) – sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France * Champagne (region) – historical province and wine-producing area in northeastern France * Champagne-Ardenne – former administrative region of France, now part of Grand Est * Champagne (grape) – historical name for certain grape varieties, sometimes associated with...")
10:53, 6 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page France (Created page with "'''France''' is one of the most historically significant and influential wine-producing countries in the world, known for its diverse terroirs, extensive range of grape varieties, and foundational role in the development of modern viticulture. French wines have shaped global perceptions of quality, with the country’s appellation system serving as a model for controlled designation of origin frameworks worldwide.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Comp...")
17:42, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Grenache (Created page with "'''Grenache''' (also known as Garnacha in Spanish and Cannonau in Sardinian) is one of the most widely planted and versatile red wine grape varieties in the world. Thought to have originated in the eastern Mediterranean or the Iberian Peninsula, it is notable for its adaptability to warm, dry climates and its role in both varietal wines and blends. Grenache is particularly associated with southern France, Spain, Italy, and Australia, where it contribu...")
17:02, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Mexico (Created page with "'''Mexico''' is an emerging wine-producing country with a viticultural history dating back to the 16th century, when Spanish colonisers first introduced the vine. Although historically overshadowed by beer and spirits in terms of domestic consumption, Mexico has in recent decades developed a dynamic and quality-focused wine industry. With a wide range of climates and elevations across its major regions—most notably Baja California (wine)—Mexico now produces a var...")
13:46, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Malolactic fermentation (Created page with "'''Malolactic fermentation''' is a secondary fermentation process in winemaking that involves the conversion of malic acid into lactic acid by specific lactic acid bacteria, most notably *Oenococcus oeni*.<ref>Robinson (ed.), *The Oxford Companion to Wine*, Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 443.</ref> While not a true fermentation in the alcoholic sense, it plays a crucial role in softening the acidity of wine and contributing to flavour development. The process occurs a...")
13:38, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Nebbiolo (Created page with "'''Nebbiolo''' is a red grape variety (''Vitis vinifera'') primarily associated with north-western Italy, where it forms the basis of some of the country’s most renowned wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco. Native to the Piemonte region, the name is commonly believed to derive from the Italian word ''nebbia'' (“fog”), referring either to the thick bloom on the grape skins at harvest or the mist that often settles over the Langhe hills during the late...")
13:20, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Tannin (Created page with "'''Tannin''' refers to a group of naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds found in the skins, seeds, and stems of grapes, as well as in oak barrels used during wine maturation. In wine, tannins contribute to structure, texture, and longevity, imparting a drying, astringent sensation in the mouth. While more prominent in red wines due to extended skin contact during fermentation, tannins also play a subtle role in certain white wines and rosés. They are a defining cha...")
13:13, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Pinot Meunier (Created page with "'''Pinot Meunier''' (French pronunciation: [pi.no mø.nje]) is a dark-skinned grape variety primarily grown for sparkling wine production, most notably in the Champagne region of France. The name "Meunier" (meaning "miller" in French) refers to the flour-like white down on the underside of its leaves, giving them a dusty appearance. Genetically a mutation of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier is valued for its earlier ripening, good disease resistance, and its ability to...")
10:46, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page Pinot noir to Pinot Noir
10:42, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Oak ageing (Created page with "‘’‘Oak ageing’’’ is a winemaking practice in which wine is matured in oak barrels to enhance its flavour, texture, and aromatic complexity. This process allows for controlled exposure to oxygen and the gradual integration of compounds such as tannins, vanillin, and lactones from the oak itself. Oak ageing is employed in the production of both red and white wines, and the choice of oak type, barrel size, and ageing duration can significantly influence the fina...")
10:21, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Pinot noir (Created page with "’‘Pinot Noir’’ is one of the oldest and most widely celebrated wine grape varieties, primarily associated with the region of Burgundy in eastern France. Thought to have been cultivated since Roman times, Pinot Noir is known for its delicate skin, tightly packed clusters, and notable susceptibility to both disease and mutation. Despite its viticultural challenges, it produces some of the world’s most sought-after red wines, characterised by a pale colour, nu...")
00:15, 5 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Burgundy (Created page with "‘’‘Burgundy’’’ (French: ‘‘Bourgogne’’ [buʁ.ɡɔɲ]) is one of the most historically significant and geographically distinctive wine regions in France. Renowned globally for its nuanced expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the region is marked by a highly fragmented vineyard structure and a classification system rooted in centuries of monastic land stewardship and terroir observation. The name derives from the ancient Burgundia...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
23:53, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) (Created page with "’‘Protected Designation of Origin’’’ (PDO) is a European Union classification used to identify agricultural products and foodstuffs, including wine, that are produced, processed, and prepared in a specific geographical area according to recognised methods. In the wine sector, PDO status ensures that all stages of production take place within a defined region and follow precise viticultural and winemaking standards. The designation is part of the EU’s quality...")
23:45, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page Indicazione Geografica Tipica to Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)
23:40, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) (Created page with "‘’‘Protected Geographical Indication’’’ (PGI) is a classification used within the European Union to recognise and protect agricultural products, including wine, that are closely linked to a specific geographic origin. At least one stage of production—such as growing, processing or preparation—must occur within the defined area. In the context of wine, PGI allows for greater flexibility in permitted grape varieties, viticultural practices and styli...")
23:17, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (Redirected page to Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC)) Tag: New redirect
23:14, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Indicazione Geografica Tipica (Created page with "‘’‘Indicazione Geografica Tipica’’’ (IGT) is a classification in the Italian wine system, introduced in 1992 to identify wines of recognised geographic origin that fall outside the stricter rules of Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) or Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). It roughly corresponds to the EU category of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and allows for greater varietal and stylistic freedom. The creat...")
22:57, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page Denominazione di Origine Controllata to Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
22:57, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita to Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)
22:56, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page DOCG to Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
22:56, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page DOC to Denominazione di Origine Controllata
22:54, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page DOC (Created page with "‘’‘Denominazione di Origine Controllata’’’ (IPA: /denominaˈtsjoːne di oˈriːdʒine kontrollaˈta/, Italian for “designation of controlled origin”) is an Italian wine classification that denotes wines produced under regulated conditions in specific geographic areas. Established as part of a national effort to protect and elevate the quality of Italian wine, the system sets rules on grape varieties, yield limits, winemaking practices, and geographic...")
22:39, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page DOCG (Created page with "‘’‘DOCG’’’ (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, [deˌnominatˈtsjoːne di oriˈdʒiːne kontrollaˈta e ɡarantiˈta]) is the highest tier of the Italian wine classification system. The term translates to “controlled and guaranteed designation of origin” and signifies wines that meet the most stringent legal and qualitative standards imposed by the Italian government. Introduced in the early 1980s to reinforce credibility and distinguish...")
20:51, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Template:See also (Created page with "== See also == * [[{{{1}}}]] {{#if:{{{2|}}}|* [[{{{2}}}]]}} {{#if:{{{3|}}}|* [[{{{3}}}]]}} {{#if:{{{4|}}}|* [[{{{4}}}]]}} {{#if:{{{5|}}}|* [[{{{5}}}]]}}")
20:51, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Template:Further reading (Created page with "== Further reading == * {{{1}}} {{#if:{{{2|}}}|* {{{2}}}}} {{#if:{{{3|}}}|* {{{3}}}}} {{#if:{{{4|}}}|* {{{4}}}}} {{#if:{{{5|}}}|* {{{5}}}}}")
20:50, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Template:External links (Created page with "== External links == * [{{{1}}} {{{2}}}] {{#if:{{{3|}}}|* [{{{3}}} {{{4}}}]}} {{#if:{{{5|}}}|* [{{{5}}} {{{6}}}]}}")
20:49, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Italian wine (Created page with "‘’‘Italian wine’’’ refers to the diverse range of wines produced throughout the territory of Italy, one of the world’s oldest and most influential wine-producing countries. With a viticultural history dating back over two millennia, Italy boasts more native grape varieties than any other nation, and a geographical and cultural landscape uniquely suited to winemaking. Today, Italian wine encompasses a wide spectrum of styles and regions, from the structured...")
20:09, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Etna (Created page with "‘’‘Etna DOC’’’ (/ˈɛt.na/, Denominazione di Origine Controllata Etna) is a regulated Italian wine appellation located on the slopes of Mount Etna, an active volcano in eastern Sicily. Established in 1968, it is among the oldest DOCs in the region and one of the most distinctive in all of Italy, known for its high-altitude vineyards, volcanic soils, and indigenous grape varieties. Etna DOC produces structured yet elegant wines in white, red, and rosé...")
20:03, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Template:Reflist (Created page with "<references />")
20:00, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Template:Main (Created page with "<includeonly> <div class="hatnote">'''Main article''': [[{{{1}}}]]</div> </includeonly> <noinclude> This template creates a hatnote pointing to the main article on a topic. Usage: <nowiki>{{Main|Article name}}</nowiki> </noinclude>")
19:55, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Soil (Created page with "‘’‘Soil’’’ is a foundational element of viticulture and a key component of terroir. It influences vine growth, water availability, nutrient uptake, and ultimately the character and style of the resulting wine. The physical and chemical composition of vineyard soils can contribute to differences in aroma, structure, and longevity across wines made from the same grape variety. == Usage in wine == {{Main|Terroir}} In winemaking, soil type affects d...")
18:57, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Wine region (Created page with "‘’‘Wine region’’’ is a wine term used to describe a geographically defined area where grapevines are cultivated and wine is produced. The concept is fundamental to understanding the influence of location on wine quality and style. A wine region may be officially regulated—as in appellation systems like the French AOC or Italian DOC—or used more loosely to describe an area recognised for shared climatic, geographic, or cultural winemaking trait...")
18:55, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Adelaide Hills (Created page with "‘’‘Adelaide Hills’’’ is a cool-climate wine region located in the Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia, east of the city of Adelaide. Known for its elevated vineyards and diverse microclimates, it has become one of Australia’s most important regions for producing refined styles of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. The region’s altitude, which ranges from 300 to over 700 metres, allows for long growing seasons and retention of n...")
18:04, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Chardonnay (Created page with "‘’‘Chardonnay’’’ (/ʃaʁ.dɔ.nɛ/) is a widely planted and highly versatile white grape variety used to produce some of the world’s most celebrated and stylistically diverse white wines. The name is derived from the French village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais subregion of southern Burgundy, where the grape is believed to have originated. Known for its relatively neutral flavour profile, Chardonnay acts as a responsive conduit for terroir...")
17:55, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Bâtonnage (Created page with "‘’‘Bâtonnage’’’ (/ba.tɔ.naʒ/) is a winemaking technique originating from the French word bâtonner, meaning “to stir with a stick”. It refers specifically to the periodic stirring of dead yeast cells, or lees, back into suspension during the ageing of wine, typically in barrel. This practice is most commonly associated with white wines aged sur lie (on the lees), particularly in regions where richness, texture, and complexity are desired. == U...")
17:54, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system to Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC)
17:54, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs undeleted page Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system (2 revisions)
17:50, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs deleted page Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system (content was: "Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (/apɛlasjɔ̃ d‿ɔʁiʒin kɔ̃tʁole/), often abbreviated as AOC, is a French certification system designed to safeguard the geographical identity and traditional production methods of agricultural products—most notably, wine. Literally meaning “controlled designation of origin”, the term reflects a framework in which specific w...", and the only contributor was "Winosaur" (talk))
17:45, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sancerre (Created page with "''Sancerre'' (/sɑ̃.sɛʁ/, French pronunciation) is one of the Loire Valley’s most celebrated wine appellations, renowned above all for its pure, mineral-driven expressions of <nowiki>Sauvignon Blanc</nowiki>. Situated on the left bank of the upper <nowiki>Loire River</nowiki>, this hilly enclave of vineyards has become a global reference point for cool-climate white wine—defined not by power, but by precision, structure, and clarity. Though best known for...") Tag: Visual edit
17:27, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system (Created page with "Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (/apɛlasjɔ̃ d‿ɔʁiʒin kɔ̃tʁole/), often abbreviated as AOC, is a French certification system designed to safeguard the geographical identity and traditional production methods of agricultural products—most notably, wine. Literally meaning “controlled designation of origin”, the term reflects a framework in which specific wines must adhere to defined rules regarding grape varieties, viticultural practices, yield limits,...")
17:05, 4 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Terroir (Created page with "Terroir (/tɛʁ.waʁ/), from the French word terre meaning “land” or “earth”, is a term deeply rooted in the lexicon of viticulture and winemaking. It refers to the intricate interplay of environmental and human factors that shape the identity of a wine, encompassing elements such as climate, soil composition, elevation, aspect, and traditional vineyard practices. Though the concept defies easy translation, it is often interpreted as “a sense of place”—the...")
19:08, 1 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Sidebar (Created page with " * navigation ** mainpage|mainpage-description ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges ** randompage-url|randompage * SEARCH * TOOLBOX * LANGUAGES")
18:47, 1 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vinopedia:About (Created page with "Vinopedia is an online encyclopedia focused on wine. Its purpose is to collect and present structured, reliable information related to grape varieties, wine regions, production methods, terminology, classification systems, and other relevant topics within the field of wine. == Development == The project is under active development. Content is added and updated on a continuous basis, with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Articles are written to serve a...")
00:25, 1 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page VinoPedia (Created page with "'''VinoPedia''' is a web-based encyclopedia dedicated to the world of wine. Its purpose is to provide structured, reliable and accessible knowledge for anyone interested in wine – from grape varieties and regions to terminology, winemaking styles and cultural traditions. The content is continuously expanded and updated. == Purpose and scope == VinoPedia was created to offer a neutral, well-structured alternative to scattered wine blogs and marketing-driven content. Ar...") Tag: Visual edit
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