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- 10:06, 27 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sweet wine (Created page with "'''Sweet wine''' is a style of wine characterised by a significant level of residual sugar, retained either through natural grape ripening or specific winemaking techniques. Sweet wines have been produced since antiquity and remain highly valued in both traditional European regions and the New World.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Definition and Categories == The sweetness of wine is de...")
- 09:58, 27 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Roussanne (Created page with "'''Roussanne''' is a white grape variety originating in the Rhône Valley of France. It is one of the key white grapes of the region, valued for producing aromatic wines with structure, freshness, and notable ageing capacity.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The name "Roussanne" derives from the French word ''roux'' (russet), referring to the reddish-gold colo...")
- 15:30, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Ribera del Duero (Created page with "'''Ribera del Duero''' is a Denominación de Origen (DO) for wine located in the northern plateau of Castile and León, Spain. It is one of the country’s most prestigious wine regions, renowned for red wines based predominantly on the Tempranillo grape, locally known as '''Tinto Fino''' or '''Tinta del País'''.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The D...")
- 15:22, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Carignan (Created page with "'''Carignan''' (Spanish: '''Mazuelo''' or '''Cariñena'''; French: '''Carignan''') is a red grape variety historically associated with high yields and bulk production but increasingly valued for quality wines from old vines. It is cultivated widely across the Mediterranean, particularly in Spain and southern France, as well as in parts of the New World.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012.</ref> == Background an...")
- 15:16, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Anthocyanins (Created page with "'''Anthocyanins''' are water-soluble pigments belonging to the flavonoid group of phenolic compounds. They are primarily responsible for the red, purple, and blue hues of many plants, including grape varieties used in winemaking. In wine, anthocyanins are central to colour expression, stability, and the perception of maturity.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == The term derives...")
- 15:09, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Still wines (Redirected page to Still wine) Tag: New redirect
- 15:08, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Secondary fermentation (Created page with "'''Secondary fermentation''' refers to a subsequent stage of fermentation that follows the initial alcoholic fermentation in winemaking. It plays a crucial role in both sparkling and still wines, influencing texture, flavour, stability, and overall style.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == In primary fermentation, yeasts convert grape sugars into alcohol a...")
- 14:59, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Priorat (Created page with "'''Priorat''' (Catalan: [pɾi.uˈɾat]) is a prestigious wine-producing region in Catalonia, north-eastern Spain, recognised as a Denominació d’Origen Qualificada (DOQ), the highest classification in Spanish wine law. Alongside Rioja, it is one of only two regions in Spain to hold this status, noted for powerful red wines of depth and longevity.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Backgroun...")
- 14:50, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Clairette (Created page with "'''Clairette''' (French: [klɛʁɛt]) is a family of white and coloured grape varieties from southern France, most widely represented by '''Clairette Blanche'''. It is among the oldest authorised grapes in the Rhône Valley and Provence, where it has been cultivated since at least the Middle Ages.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, p. 228.</ref> While overall plantings have declined, Clairette remains significant...")
- 14:38, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Bottling (Created page with "'''Bottling''' in winemaking refers to the process of transferring wine from bulk storage vessels, such as steel tanks or barrels, into glass bottles for preservation, ageing, and commercial sale. It is a critical stage that not only determines the stability of the finished product but also influences its long-term development in bottle.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Th...")
- 14:33, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Granite (soil) (Created page with "'''Granite''' in viticulture refers to soils derived from the weathering of crystalline igneous rock, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. These soils are valued in several wine regions for their influence on vine growth and wine style, particularly in warmer climates where granite’s drainage and heat-retention properties shape ripening and flavour.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</re...")
- 14:27, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vintages (Redirected page to Vintage) Tag: New redirect
- 14:27, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Antiquity (Created page with "'''Antiquity''' in wine history refers to the period from the earliest civilisations of the Near East through to the height of the Roman era, when viticulture and wine became integral to economic, social, and religious life across the Mediterranean. Wine in this period was not only an agricultural product but also a symbol of civilisation, trade, and cultural identity.<ref>McGovern, ''Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture'', Princeto...")
- 14:21, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rosé wines (Redirected page to Rosé wine) Tag: New redirect
- 14:21, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Stainless steel tanks (Created page with "'''Stainless steel tanks''' are widely used in modern winemaking for the fermentation and storage of wine. Their rise since the mid-20th century has transformed cellar practices, offering winemakers precise control over temperature and hygiene, and providing an alternative to traditional vessels such as oak barrels and concrete tanks.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>...")
- 14:04, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Stainless steel (Redirected page to Stainless steel tanks) Tag: New redirect
- 13:56, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Romans (Redirected page to Roman era) Tag: New redirect
- 13:54, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page American Viticultural Area (AVA) (Redirected page to American Viticultural Areas (AVA)) Tag: New redirect
- 13:53, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page White wines (Redirected page to White wine) Tag: New redirect
- 13:53, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Southern Rhône (Redirected page to Rhône) Tag: New redirect
- 13:53, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Fortified wines (Redirected page to Fortified wine) Tag: New redirect
- 13:53, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Aromas (Redirected page to Aroma) Tag: New redirect
- 13:52, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Red wines (Redirected page to Red wine) Tag: New redirect
- 13:52, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Llicorella (Redirected page to Schist (soil)) Tag: New redirect
- 13:51, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Garnacha Blanca (Redirected page to Grenache Blanc) Tag: New redirect
- 13:51, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Cariñena (Redirected page to Carignan) Tag: New redirect
- 13:50, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rosé (Redirected page to Rosé wine) Tag: New redirect
- 13:50, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Colour (Created page with "'''Colour (wine)''' refers to the visual appearance of a wine, which is one of its most immediately recognisable attributes and a key element of its classification into red wine, white wine, or rosé. The colour of wine is determined primarily by grape skin pigments and is influenced by viticultural, chemical, and winemaking factors.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Colour...")
- 13:48, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Touriga Nacional (Created page with "'''Touriga Nacional''' (Portuguese: [toˈɾiɣɐ nasjɔˈnaɫ]) is a red grape variety from Portugal, regarded as the country’s most important native grape for quality wines.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> It is especially associated with the Douro Valley and the Dão region, where it forms the backbone of both fortified Port wine and premium dry reds. == Background == Touriga Nacional...")
- 13:39, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vinification (Created page with "'''Vinification''' (from Latin ''vinum'' “wine” and ''facere'' “to make”) is the process of converting grapes into wine. It encompasses all stages of winemaking, from grape reception and crushing through to fermentation, maturation, and bottling. The term is distinct from viticulture, which refers to the growing of grapes in the vineyard.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>...")
- 13:32, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Volcanic (soil) (Created page with "'''Volcanic soils''' are geological formations derived from volcanic activity, formed through the weathering of lava, ash, pumice, and other pyroclastic materials. In viticulture, these soils are valued for their ability to impart distinctive qualities to wines, particularly in regions such as Etna, Santorini, and the Canary Islands.<ref>White, ''Soils for Fine Wines'', Oxford University Press, 2003, pp. 153–157.</ref> == Background == Volcanic s...")
- 13:28, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Schist (soil) (Created page with "'''Schist''' is a metamorphic rock type that plays an important role in several renowned wine regions. Its layered, fissile structure makes it distinctive in viticulture, influencing vine growth and the character of wines. Schist-based soils are most famously associated with regions such as the Douro Valley, Priorat, and parts of Alsace, where they contribute to concentrated and expressive wines.<ref>Wilson, ''Terroir: The Role of Geology, Climate, an...")
- 13:21, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vinho Verde (Created page with "'''Vinho Verde''' (Portuguese: [ˈviɲu ˈveɾðɨ], meaning "green wine") is a distinctive Portuguese wine style produced in the Minho region of north-west Portugal. The term refers not to the colour of the wine but to its youth and freshness, traditionally bottled and consumed early. Vinho Verde is recognised under its own Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC), making it one of Portugal’s most prominent wine regions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The O...")
- 13:16, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Uruguay (Created page with "'''Uruguay''' (Spanish: [uɾuˈɣwaj]) is a South American country with a growing reputation in the world of wine. Although small in scale compared to neighbouring Argentina and Chile, Uruguay has developed a distinctive wine culture, strongly associated with the red grape Tannat, which has become its national variety.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Viticulture in Uruguay...")
- 13:10, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Côte-Rôtie (Created page with "'''Côte-Rôtie''' (French pronunciation: [kot ʁoti], meaning “roasted slope”) is a prestigious wine region of the northern Rhône Valley in France, renowned for its steep, terraced vineyards and distinctive red wines based on Syrah co-fermented with Viognier. It is one of the most celebrated appellations of the Rhône and is widely regarded for producing perfumed, ageworthy wines of great complexity.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxf...")
- 13:00, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Côtes du Rhône (Created page with "'''Côtes du Rhône''' (French pronunciation: [kot dy ʁon]) is a French wine region and appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) covering much of the Rhône Valley. It represents one of the largest appellations in France, producing a wide range of red, white and rosé wines, and often serves as the entry point to the Rhône’s complex hierarchy of wine classifications.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Compan...")
- 12:56, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Catalonia (Created page with "'''Catalonia''' (Catalan: Catalunya [kətəˈluɲə]; Spanish: Cataluña) is a major wine-producing region in north-eastern Spain, known for its diverse range of still and sparkling wines. With a viticultural history dating back to the Romans and a contemporary reputation for both traditional and innovative production, Catalonia plays a central role in Spanish and Mediterranean wine culture.<ref>Pujol, ''Història del vi a Catalunya'', Edic...")
- 12:29, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sherry (Created page with "'''Sherry''' (Spanish: Jerez [xeˈɾeθ]) is a fortified wine produced in the Andalusian region of southern Spain, primarily around the cities of Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María. The wine holds a protected designation of origin under the Denominaciones de Origen (DO) Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda, which defines both production zones and traditional practices<ref>...")
- 09:59, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Garnacha Tinta (Redirected page to Grenache Noir) Tag: New redirect
- 09:59, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sherry Triangle (Redirected page to Sherry#Geographic Context) Tag: New redirect
- 09:53, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Terrace (Created page with "'''Terrace''' viticulture refers to the construction of stepped vineyard plots on sloping terrain, designed to create level surfaces for vine planting. Terraces have been used since antiquity in regions where viticulture is challenged by steep landscapes, allowing vines to be cultivated on otherwise inaccessible land.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Terraces are particularly asso...")
- 09:46, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Wine industry (Created page with "'''Wine industry''' refers to the global network of viticulture, winemaking, trade, and distribution that has developed around the production and consumption of wine. It encompasses activities from vineyard cultivation to international commerce and is one of the oldest continuously operating agricultural sectors. While rooted in antiquity, the industry has been transformed by globalisation, modern technology, and shifting patterns of consumer demand.<...")
- 09:34, 26 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Grenache Noir (Created page with "'''Grenache Noir''' (French pronunciation: [ɡʁənaʃ nwaʁ]; Spanish: '''Garnacha Tinta'''; Sardinian: '''Cannonau''') is the red-berried form of the Grenache grape family. It is the most widely planted mutation and a cornerstone of Mediterranean viticulture, especially in Spain and France. Known for its versatility and late-ripening nature, Grenache Noir is central to both traditional blends and modern varietal wines.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz...")
- 17:35, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rías Baixas (Created page with "'''Rías Baixas''' (IPA: [ˈrias ˈβajʃas]) is a Spanish wine region with Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) status, located in Galicia along the country’s north-western Atlantic coast. It is best known for white wines based on the Albariño grape, which has become one of Spain’s most internationally recognised wine styles<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., 2019.</ref>. == Background ==...")
- 16:03, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Gran Reserva (Created page with "'''Gran Reserva''' is a Spanish wine labelling term that denotes the highest legally defined category of barrel and bottle ageing before release. It is most commonly associated with regions such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero, and indicates a wine produced only in vintages deemed of sufficient quality.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == The concept of extended agein...")
- 15:59, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Geographical Indications (GI) (Created page with "'''Geographical Indications (GI)''' are legal designations that link a product, including wine, to a specific geographical origin where its quality, reputation, or characteristics are essentially attributable to that location<ref>World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), “Geographical Indications”, wipo.int.</ref>. In the context of wine, GIs protect the connection between a region’s terroir, human practices, and the distinctiveness of the wines prod...")
- 15:54, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Garonne (Created page with "'''Garonne''' (French pronunciation: [ɡaʁɔn]) is a major river in south-western France whose course and influence have been central to the development of the Bordeaux wine region. Flowing from the Spanish Pyrenees through Toulouse and Bordeaux before joining the Dordogne to form the Gironde estuary, the river has shaped viticulture, trade, and the identity of the region’s wines for centuries.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'...")
- 15:06, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Galicia (Created page with "'''Galicia''' (Galician: Galicia, [ɡaˈliθja]) is an autonomous community in north-west Spain with a long history of viticulture. Known for its cool, Atlantic climate, the region has developed a distinctive wine identity based on indigenous grape varieties and five recognised Denominaciones de Origen (DO). Galicia has become especially noted for its white wines, which stand in contrast to the warmer, drier regions of inland Spain.<ref>Joh...")
- 14:54, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Finger Lakes (Created page with "'''Finger Lakes''' is a wine region located in upstate New York, United States, recognised as one of the country’s leading areas for cool-climate viticulture.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., 2019.</ref> The name refers to a series of long, narrow glacial lakes which exert a moderating influence on the regional climate. The area is best known for its aromatic white wines, particularly Riesling, though a wide range of varieties are culti...")
- 14:46, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Estate bottling (Created page with "'''Estate bottling''' refers to a labelling term used in the wine industry to indicate that a wine has been both grown and vinified on the same estate or property. The designation is intended to assure consumers of a close link between terroir, vineyard management and winemaking practices<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>. == Background == The concept of estate bottling developed in response to g...")