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14:39, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page England (Created page with "'''England''' is both a historic centre of wine consumption and trade and, increasingly, a wine-producing country in its own right. While for centuries it was primarily known as an importer of wines from regions such as Bordeaux, Port, and Sherry, modern viticulture has established a reputation for high-quality sparkling wines produced in the country’s southern vineyards<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., 2019.</ref>. En...")
14:34, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Douro (Created page with "'''Douro''' (Portuguese: [ˈdo(w)ɾu]) is a major wine region in northern Portugal, centred on the valley of the Douro River. It is one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions, established in 1756, and is most renowned as the birthplace of Port wine. Today, it also produces a growing range of unfortified wines that reflect the region’s unique terroir.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> =...")
14:29, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Egypt (Created page with "'''Egypt''' (Arabic: مصر, Miṣr) is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, with a viticultural history dating back more than 5,000 years. While modern production remains modest compared to leading wine countries, both ancient and contemporary viticulture in Egypt illustrate the adaptation of grape growing and winemaking to challenging environments. The subject of wine in Egypt encompasses both its central role in antiquity and its...")
14:20, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rieslings (Redirected page to Riesling) Tag: New redirect
14:20, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Eden Valley (Created page with "'''Eden Valley''' is a wine region in South Australia, recognised as a cooler-climate counterpart to the neighbouring Barossa Valley. It is particularly noted for producing distinctive styles of Riesling and Shiraz, shaped by its elevated vineyards and varied soils. == Historical context == Viticulture in Eden Valley dates back to the mid-19th century, when European settlers introduced grapevines to the region<ref>Halliday, ''Wine Atlas of Australia'...")
14:11, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Croatia (Created page with "'''Croatia''' (Croatian: Hrvatska, [xř̩ʋaːtskaː]) is a wine-producing country in Central and South-Eastern Europe, with a viticultural history stretching back more than two millennia. Winegrowing has been a defining element of the country’s cultural identity, with roots in both Mediterranean and continental traditions. Today, Croatia produces a diverse range of wines, drawing on indigenous grape varieties as well as...")
13:47, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Crianza (Created page with "'''Crianza''' (Spanish pronunciation: [kɾiˈanθa], from the Spanish word for "ageing" or "nurturing") is a regulated category of Spanish wine that denotes a defined period of maturation in barrel and bottle before release. It is one of the central terms in Spain’s classification system for quality wines, positioned between young wines (''Joven'') and longer-aged categories such as Reserva and Gran Reserva<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine...")
13:30, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Crémant (Created page with "'''Crémant''' (French pronunciation: [kʁe.mɑ̃]; from the French word *crémer*, "to cream", originally referring to the wine’s fine mousse) is a category of French sparkling wine produced by the traditional method outside the Champagne region. The term designates appellations authorised under French and European law to make sparkling wines with strict rules on grape varieties, yields, and minimum ageing periods. Although stylistically related to C...")
13:17, 25 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Denmark (Created page with "'''Denmark''' is a wine-producing country in northern Europe. Despite its northerly latitude, Danish viticulture has developed rapidly since the late 20th century, with official recognition as an EU wine-producing nation granted in 2000<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>. Production remains small in scale, with a focus on hybrid grape varieties and limited exports. == Background == Viticulture in De...")
19:13, 24 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) (Created page with "'''Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP)''' (Spanish: [denominaˈθjon de oˈɾixen pɾoteˈxiða], “Protected Designation of Origin”) is the European Union’s highest recognised quality category for Spanish wines. It corresponds to the EU-wide Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) system and builds upon Spain’s long-standing framework of denominaciones, ensuring origin, authenticity, and typicity of production.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Com...")
18:55, 24 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC) (Created page with "'''Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC)''' (Portuguese: [dɨnumɨˈnɐsɐ̃w d(ɨ) oˈɾiʒẽw kõtɾoˈladɐ], "controlled designation of origin") is the highest classification for Portuguese wines, equivalent to the European Union category of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). It regulates viticultural practices, grape varieties, yields and winemaking methods to guarantee regional typicity and quality.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to...")
18:49, 24 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Temperature (climate) (Created page with "''For the influence of temperature on the wine itself during fermentation, storage and service, see Temperature (wine)''. '''Temperature (climate)''' refers to the heat regimes that shape grapevine growth, berry composition and the style of finished wine. Alongside soil and topography, it is one of the most critical elements of terroir.<ref>Gladstones, ''Viticulture and Environment'', Winetitles, 1992.</ref> == Growing season and thresholds == Grapevin...")
18:36, 24 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs moved page Temperature to Temperature (wine)
15:34, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Temperature (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...")
15:27, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Geographical indication (GI) (Redirected page to Geographical Indication (GI)) Tag: New redirect
15:24, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Phenolics (Redirected page to Phenolic compounds) Tag: New redirect
15:24, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Phenolic (Redirected page to Phenolic compounds) Tag: New redirect
15:23, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Slope (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...")
15:17, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Slopes (Redirected page to Slope) Tag: New redirect
15:17, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Central Europe (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...")
15:11, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Portugal’s (Redirected page to Portugal) Tag: New redirect
15:10, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Port wine (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...")
15:05, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Barrel ageing (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...")
14:57, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Wine region (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
14:51, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Vineyards (Redirected page to Vineyard) Tag: New redirect
14:51, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Provence (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...")
14:44, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Phenolic compounds (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...")
14:40, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Oak barrel (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...")
14:33, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Oak barrels (Redirected page to Oak barrel) Tag: New redirect
14:25, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Wine regions (Redirected page to Wine region) Tag: New redirect
14:25, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Soils (Redirected page to Soil) Tag: New redirect
14:25, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Terroirs (Redirected page to Terroir) Tag: New redirect
14:25, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page American Viticultural Areas (AVA) (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...")
14:19, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Gamay (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...")
14:15, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rhône (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...")
14:09, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Rioja (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...")
14:01, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Andes (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...")
13:57, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Amphorae (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...")
13:05, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Brazil (Created page with "'''Brazil''' (/brəˈzɪl/) is the largest country in South America and, while better known for coffee and sugarcane, it has developed a notable wine industry. Viticulture is concentrated in the south of the country, where European settlers introduced vines in the 16th century and expanded production during the 19th century with Italian immigration.<ref>Tonietto & Falcade, ''Viticultura e enologia no Brasil: uma abordagem histórica e tecnológica'', Embr...")
12:56, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Drainage (Created page with "'''Drainage''' in viticulture refers to the ability of vineyard soils to remove excess water, either naturally or through artificial means. Adequate drainage is considered an essential component of terroir, influencing vine growth, grape ripening and ultimately wine quality<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>. == Background == Awareness of soil water management has been central to viticulture s...")
12:52, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Garnacha (Created page with "'''Garnacha''' (Spanish: [ɡaɾˈnatʃa]) is a widely planted red grape variety originating in north-eastern Spain, where it has long been associated with regions such as Aragón and Navarra.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012.</ref> Known internationally as Grenache, it has spread across Europe and the New World, valued for its adaptability and role in both varietal and blended wines. == Background ==...")
12:48, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Graves (Created page with "'''Graves''' is a wine district in the Bordeaux region of south-western France, noted for producing both red and white wines. The name derives from the gravel-rich soils that define the area and influence its viticulture.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == The term "Graves" comes from the French word for gravel, reflecting the stony terrain left by anci...")
12:42, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Greece (Created page with "'''Greece''' (Greek: Ελλάδα, Elláda) is a wine-producing country in south-eastern Europe with one of the longest continuous traditions of Viticulture in the world. The country’s diverse climate, varied soils and wealth of native grape varieties have contributed to a distinctive wine culture that combines ancient heritage with modern production. == Historical background == {{Main|Wine in antiquity}} Viticulture in Greece dates back thousand...")
10:45, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Irrigation (Created page with "'''Irrigation''' in viticulture refers to the artificial supply of water to vineyards in order to influence vine growth, grape ripening and wine quality. The practice has been shaped both by environmental necessity and by regional regulations, with differing attitudes between traditional European regions and newer wine-producing areas.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == The use of irrig...")
10:42, 22 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Languedoc (Created page with "'''Languedoc''' (/lɑ̃ɡ.dɔk/) is a major wine-producing region in southern France, stretching from the Rhône delta to the Pyrenees. Once associated largely with mass production, it has undergone significant transformation towards quality-focused viticulture in the late 20th and early 21st centuries<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>. == Historical context == Viticulture in the Languedoc has root...")
23:30, 21 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Lombardy (Created page with "'''Lombardy''' (Italian: ''Lombardia'', [lomˈbardja]) is a major wine region in northern Italy. It is best known for producing the traditional method sparkling wines of Franciacorta, the Alpine reds of Valtellina, and a wide range of styles from the Oltrepò Pavese area. The region’s vineyards benefit from diverse landscapes, ranging from Alpine terraces to the plains of the River Po.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The Wor...")
23:25, 21 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Oregon (Created page with "'''Oregon''' is a wine-producing state in the north-western United States, noted particularly for its cool-climate Pinot noir. Viticulture has expanded significantly since the late twentieth century, and the state has established a reputation for distinctive wines shaped by its diverse geography and climate.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019.</ref> == Background == Commercial vine growing in Oregon remai...")
23:17, 21 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Pressing (Created page with "'''Pressing''' in winemaking refers to the mechanical extraction of juice or wine from grapes, a process that plays a central role in shaping both yield and style.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> It follows either the crushing or fermentation stage, depending on whether white or red wines are being produced. == Background == The origins of pressing date back to antiqui...")
23:12, 21 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Pruning (Created page with "'''Pruning''' in viticulture refers to the deliberate removal of parts of the grapevine, primarily shoots and canes, to regulate growth and optimise fruit production. The practice has been fundamental to vineyard management since antiquity, shaping both the productivity and longevity of vines.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Pruning developed alongside the domestication of...")
23:07, 21 August 2025 Winosaur talk contribs created page Sonoma County (Created page with "'''Sonoma County''' is a major wine-producing region in northern California, located immediately west of Napa Valley and extending from the Pacific coast inland to the Mayacamas Mountains. The county is noted for its diversity of microclimates and grape varieties, making it one of the most varied viticultural areas in the United States.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019.</ref> == Background == Viti...")