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30 September 2025

  • 14:5114:51, 30 September 2025 diff hist +3,714 N Dosage Created page with "'''Dosage''' refers to the small addition of wine and sugar solution, known as ''liqueur d’expédition'', that is made to a bottle of sparkling wine immediately after disgorgement and before final corking.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> Its primary function is to adjust sweetness levels, balance acidity, and help define stylistic categories of wines such as Champagne. == Historical backgro..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched

29 September 2025

  • 15:2515:25, 29 September 2025 diff hist −19 Gneiss (soil) →See also current Tag: Visual edit
  • 15:2315:23, 29 September 2025 diff hist +4,547 N Gneiss (soil) Created page with "'''Gneiss''' is a metamorphic soil type formed under high pressure and temperature, notable in viticulture for its influence on vine rooting and wine character.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, entry: soils – gneiss. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Derived from granite or sedimentary protoliths, gneiss displays a banded mineral structure that can offer both excellent drainage and m..."
  • 10:2010:20, 29 September 2025 diff hist +2,630 N Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV) Created page with "'''Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho''' (IVV, Institute of Vine and Wine) is the Portuguese state body responsible for coordinating and regulating the national wine sector. Based in Lisbon, it oversees viticultural policy, production statistics, quality control, and collaboration with both domestic and international institutions.<ref>Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV), “About us”.</ref> == History and role == The IVV was established in the twentieth century as..." current
  • 09:3309:33, 29 September 2025 diff hist +4,199 N Marsala Created page with "'''Marsala''' is a fortified wine produced in the western part of Sicily, Italy. It is one of the country’s most historically significant wines, having developed in the eighteenth century as a major export and later secured recognition as a protected designation within the Italian Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) system.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == History == Although viticul..." current

28 September 2025

  • 22:0222:02, 28 September 2025 diff hist +21 N Mission grape Winosaur moved page Mission grape to Mission current Tag: New redirect
  • 22:0222:02, 28 September 2025 diff hist 0 m Mission Winosaur moved page Mission grape to Mission current
  • 22:0222:02, 28 September 2025 diff hist +4,223 N Mission Created page with "'''Mission''' is a grape variety of Iberian origin that became the first widely planted vine in the New World. Also known as ''País'' in Chile and ''Criolla'' in Argentina, it is genetically identical to Listán Prieto, a Spanish variety that travelled with missionaries and colonists during the sixteenth century.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', 2012.</ref> Its legacy is strongly tied to colonial viticulture and the establishment..."
  • 21:4421:44, 28 September 2025 diff hist +3,985 N Norway Created page with "'''Norway''' is an emerging wine-producing country in northern Europe. Situated at high latitudes, it lies well beyond the traditional limits of commercial viticulture, but small-scale vineyard development has expanded in recent decades due to climate change, the use of cold-resistant varieties, and increased local interest in Nordic wine culture.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref> == Historical context ==..." current
  • 21:3621:36, 28 September 2025 diff hist +4,541 N Orange wine Created page with "'''Orange wine''' (also called '''amber wine''') is a style of white wine made by fermenting white grapes with prolonged skin contact, a process that imparts deeper colour, tannic texture and distinctive flavour characteristics<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015, entry: orange wine/amber wine. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. The style differs fundamentally from rosé, which is made from red grapes with brief skin contact. == Historical or..." current
  • 21:2421:24, 28 September 2025 diff hist +5,347 N Pinot Created page with "'''Pinot''' is a family of grape varieties encompassing several of the most influential cultivars in world viticulture, notably Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Meunier; the name derives from the French for “pine”, evoking the pinecone-shaped bunches typical of these grapes.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, entry: Pinot family. ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> The group is historically anchored in B..." current

19 September 2025

  • 12:4812:48, 19 September 2025 diff hist +3,856 N Primitivo Created page with "'''Primitivo''' is a dark-skinned grape variety primarily grown in the southern Italian region of Puglia. It is genetically identical to Zinfandel in California and to the Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski, though its cultural and viticultural associations are distinct in each country.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012.</ref> == History and origins == The name derives from the Italian ''primo'' (“early”), a ref..." current
  • 12:4412:44, 19 September 2025 diff hist +4,922 N Rhône Rangers Created page with "'''Rhône Rangers''' is the collective name for a movement of Californian winemakers dedicated to the cultivation and promotion of grape varieties traditionally associated with the Rhône Valley in France. Emerging in the late 20th century, the group has sought to adapt the viticultural legacy of Rhône grapes to Californian terroirs, positioning them as a compelling alternative to the more dominant Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.<ref>Robinson..." current

16 September 2025

  • 17:1017:10, 16 September 2025 diff hist +4,915 N Slovenia Created page with "'''Slovenia''' is a wine-producing country in Central Europe, bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Despite its modest size, it has a long viticultural tradition and is recognised for both traditional and modern styles, including distinctive orange wines and natural wines that have gained international prominence in the 21st century<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref>. The country lies at the inters..." current

15 September 2025

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12 September 2025

  • 20:3720:37, 12 September 2025 diff hist +5,396 N Grey rot Created page with "'''Grey rot''' is the destructive form of botrytis cinerea infection in vineyards, in contrast to the beneficial phenomenon of noble rot. It is one of the most widespread and damaging fungal diseases in viticulture, reducing both grape yield and wine quality when conditions favour its development<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref>. While noble rot can produce celebrated sweet wines, grey rot is reg..." current
  • 20:3120:31, 12 September 2025 diff hist +4,380 N Jura Created page with "'''Jura''' is a small wine region in eastern France, situated between Burgundy and the Swiss border. It is renowned for distinctive styles such as Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille, and for its use of local grape varieties alongside international ones. The region’s wines, often produced by small-scale growers, have gained increasing international attention in recent decades.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press..." current
  • 20:2520:25, 12 September 2025 diff hist +5,489 N Canopy Created page with "'''Canopy''' in viticulture refers to the collective above-ground parts of the grapevine, including shoots, leaves, tendrils, and fruit clusters. The organisation and management of the canopy are central to vineyard performance, as they affect grapevine physiology, vineyard microclimate, and ultimately the style and quality of wine produced<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020.</ref>. Modern canopy manage..." current
  • 20:0120:01, 12 September 2025 diff hist +5,753 N Base wine Created page with "'''Base wine''' is the still wine that serves as the foundation for the production of sparkling wine, most notably Champagne, but also wines such as Cava, Crémant and Franciacorta. It is usually light in alcohol, high in acidity, and deliberately restrained in aromatic expression to ensure suitability for secondary fermentation and extended maturation on lees<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', 2015.</ref>. == Definit..." current
  • 19:3119:31, 12 September 2025 diff hist +3,861 N Vins doux naturels Created page with "'''Vin doux naturel''' (VDN) are a category of French fortified wine made by arresting fermentation through the addition of grape spirit, leaving a high level of residual sugar in the finished wine<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015 (entry: vins doux naturels). ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. They are closely associated with the south of France, particularly Roussillon and parts of Languedoc, and are re..." current
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