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23:5123:51, 8 August 2025 diff hist +56 Italian wine No edit summary current
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23:5023:50, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,329 N Lambrusco Created page with "'''Lambrusco''' (/lamˈbrus.ko/) is both the name of a family of grape varieties and the wines produced from them, primarily in the Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy regions of northern Italy<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. These wines are best known for their naturally sparkling character, which can range from lightly effervescent Frizzante to fully sparkling Spumante s..." current
23:4223:42, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,391 N Dessert wine Created page with "'''Dessert wine''' refers to any wine with a high level of residual sugar, typically served alongside or in place of a sweet course at the end of a meal<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Definitions vary internationally: in the European Union, the term is not legally defined, while in the United States, dessert wine may refer to any wine over 14% alcohol by volume, whether sweet or for..." current
23:3623:36, 8 August 2025 diff hist +11 Spumante →Use in winemaking
23:3423:34, 8 August 2025 diff hist +27 Italian wine →Grape Varieties
23:3223:32, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,263 N Spumante Created page with "'''Spumante''' (Italian: [spuˈmante]) is the legal term in Italy for a fully sparkling wine with a minimum of 3 bar pressure at 20 °C, as defined by Italian wine regulations.<ref>Ministero delle Politiche Agricole Alimentari e Forestali, “Definizione di vino spumante”, politicheagricole.it. (Italian)</ref> While the word ''spumante'' in everyday Italian simply means “sparkling wine”, in a regulatory context it refers to a specific classification distinct from '..."
23:3023:30, 8 August 2025 diff hist +2,576 N Frizzante Created page with "'''Frizzante''' (Italian pronunciation: [fritˈtsante]) is a category of ''lightly'' sparkling wine defined under Italian wine law. The term derives from the Italian verb ''frizzare'', meaning "to fizz" or "to sparkle", and refers to wines with a gentler effervescence than fully sparkling ''spumante''<ref>Ministero delle Politiche Agricole Alimentari e Forestali, “Definizione di vino frizzante”, politicheagricole.it. (Italian original)</ref>. == Backgrou..." current
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23:2423:24, 8 August 2025 diff hist +4 White wine →See also current
23:2323:23, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,394 N White wine Created page with "'''White wine''' is a category of wine produced by the alcoholic fermentation of the non-coloured pulp of grapes, which may be either white- or black-skinned<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Its pale appearance results from minimal skin contact during production, distinguishing it from red wine and rosé wine. White wine has been made for thousands of years across the world’s wi..."
23:1823:18, 8 August 2025 diff hist +23 Red wine →See also current
23:1723:17, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,160 N Red wine Created page with "'''Red wine''' is a type of wine produced through the fermentation of dark-skinned grape varieties, with its colour derived primarily from pigments present in the grape skins.<ref>Robinson (ed.), The Oxford Companion to Wine, Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> The practice of making red wine dates back thousands of years, with archaeological evidence linking its production to early civilisations in the Caucasus and Mediterranean regions.<ref>Ma..."
23:1423:14, 8 August 2025 diff hist +4 Pinot Noir →Characteristics and Viticultural Traits
23:1323:13, 8 August 2025 diff hist +8 Sparkling wine →See also current
23:1123:11, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,784 N Sparkling wine Created page with "'''Sparkling wine''' is a category of wine distinguished by the presence of significant levels of dissolved carbon dioxide, which creates a natural effervescence when poured<ref>Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV), "Definition of Sparkling Wine", oiv.int.</ref>. The bubbles are typically produced through secondary fermentation, either in the bottle or in large sealed tanks, though direct carbonation is also used for some styles<ref>Robinson (e..."
23:0223:02, 8 August 2025 diff hist +70 Veneto →Production current
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19:4319:43, 8 August 2025 diff hist +36 Châteauneuf-du-Pape No edit summary current
19:4219:42, 8 August 2025 diff hist +8,075 N Châteauneuf-du-Pape Created page with "'''Châteauneuf-du-Pape''' (French pronunciation: [ʃatoˈnœf dy pap], meaning "new castle of the Pope") is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) in the southern Rhône wine region of France, recognised for its production of full-bodied red and white wines. The designation was established in the early 20th century as part of France’s move towards formal wine regulation and is governed by strict rules set by the Institut National de l’Origine et de la..."
19:3619:36, 8 August 2025 diff hist +5,964 N Cava Created page with "'''Cava''' (/ˈkɑːvə/; Spanish and Catalan: Cava) is a Spanish sparkling wine produced predominantly in Catalonia using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle. The term derives from the Spanish word for "cellar", reflecting the underground storage used for maturation. Recognised under the Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) system, Cava is regulated by the Consejo Regulador del Cava, which defines authorised grape varieties, product..."
18:3718:37, 8 August 2025 diff hist −13 Veneto No edit summary
17:4917:49, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,564 N Veneto Created page with "'''Veneto''' (Italian: [ˈvɛːneto]) is a major wine-producing region in north-eastern Italy, known for its diverse viticultural areas and significant contribution to the country’s wine exports. The region’s production encompasses a wide range of wine styles, supported by varied terroirs and a long-established winemaking tradition.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == History == Viticultu..."
17:2017:20, 8 August 2025 diff hist +7 Delle Venezie DOC →See also
17:1917:19, 8 August 2025 diff hist +7,827 N Delle Venezie DOC Created page with "'''Delle Venezie DOC''' (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdɛlle veˈnɛttsje]; meaning “of the Venices”) is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata covering the production of predominantly white wines, most notably those made from Pinot Grigio, in north-eastern Italy. The appellation spans the regions of Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, and was established in 2017 as an upgrade from the former IGT classification to st..."
16:0416:04, 8 August 2025 diff hist +16 Pinot Gris →See also current
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15:5715:57, 8 August 2025 diff hist +24 N Pinot Grigio Winosaur moved page Pinot Grigio to Pinot Gris current Tag: New redirect
15:5715:57, 8 August 2025 diff hist 0 m Pinot Gris Winosaur moved page Pinot Grigio to Pinot Gris
15:5515:55, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3 Crljenak Kaštelanski →See also current
15:5515:55, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,212 N Crljenak Kaštelanski Created page with "'''Crljenak Kaštelanski''' (/tsrʎěnak kaʃtělanski/; Croatian for “red of Kaštela”) is a red wine grape variety native to the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. It is genetically identical to the Californian variety Zinfandel and the Italian Primitivo, a connection confirmed through DNA profiling in the late 1990s and early 2000s<ref>UC Davis, "DNA Analysis Reveals Zinfandel’s Croatian Origin", ucdavis.edu.</ref>. Historic..."
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15:4915:49, 8 August 2025 diff hist +8 Zinfandel No edit summary current
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15:4715:47, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3 Sommelier →See also current
15:4715:47, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3,843 N Sommelier Created page with "'''Sommelier''' (/ˌsɒməlˈjeɪ/; French pronunciation: [sɔməlje]) is a trained wine professional, traditionally working in fine dining and hospitality, who specialises in all aspects of wine service and pairing. The role originated in France as a steward responsible for managing provisions, later evolving into a position focused on the selection, storage, and presentation of wine within restaurants<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford Uni..."
15:3915:39, 8 August 2025 diff hist +3 Flavour profiles →See also current
15:3915:39, 8 August 2025 diff hist +7,419 N Zinfandel Created page with "'''Zinfandel''' is a dark-skinned wine grape variety most widely cultivated in the United States, where it has become strongly associated with California wine production. Genetic research has established that Zinfandel is identical to the Croatian variety Crljenak Kaštelanski and closely related to Italy’s Primitivo<ref>UC Davis, “DNA Analysis Reveals Zinfandel’s Croatian Origin”, ucdavis.edu.</ref>. Known for producing wines wi..."
15:1715:17, 8 August 2025 diff hist +2,203 N Flavour profiles Created page with "'''Flavour profile''' in wine refers to the combination of aromas, tastes and tactile sensations that define a wine’s sensory character<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. It is shaped by grape variety, terroir, winemaking techniques and maturation processes. == Components == Wine flavour arises from the interplay of aroma compounds, taste perceptions and mouthfeel. Primary ar..."
15:1115:11, 8 August 2025 diff hist +5 Syrah →See also current
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15:1115:11, 8 August 2025 diff hist +8 Syrah No edit summary
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15:0715:07, 8 August 2025 diff hist +48 N Shiraz Redirected page to Syrah current Tag: New redirect
15:0415:04, 8 August 2025 diff hist +8,905 N Syrah Created page with "'''Syrah''' (/ˈsiːrə/), also known as Shiraz in several wine-producing countries, is a dark-skinned grape variety cultivated primarily for the production of red wines. It is one of the world’s most widely planted grape varieties and is notable for its adaptability to a range of climates, from the continental conditions of the northern Rhône Valley to the warmer, Mediterranean and maritime regions of Australia and South Africa<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz,..."
14:5314:53, 8 August 2025 diff hist −4 Napa Valley →Background current
11:2611:26, 8 August 2025 diff hist +15,168 N Australia Created page with "'''Australia''' is a major producer and exporter of wine, with a diverse industry spanning all six states and encompassing a wide range of climates, grape varieties, and styles<ref>Wine Australia, "Australian Wine Overview", www.wineaustralia.com.</ref>. Viticulture in the country benefits from both ancient soils and advanced agricultural practices, allowing for production that ranges from cool-climate sparkling wines to full-bodied reds from warmer inland regions<re..." current
10:5210:52, 8 August 2025 diff hist −6 Hunter Valley →See also current
10:5210:52, 8 August 2025 diff hist +2,794 N Hunter Valley Created page with "'''Hunter Valley''' is a wine-producing region in New South Wales, Australia, and one of the country’s most historically significant viticultural areas<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Located approximately 120 kilometres north of Sydney, it is regarded as the birthplace of Australian wine, with vineyard plantings dating back to the early 19th century<ref>Halliday, ''The Australian Wine..."
10:4310:43, 8 August 2025 diff hist +4 Sémillon →Global Distribution and Key Regions current

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