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11:4411:44, 12 August 2025 diff hist +2 Sovie →See also
11:4311:43, 12 August 2025 diff hist +2,979 N Sovie Created page with "'''Savoie''' (/sa.vwa/), also known as Vin de Savoie, is a wine region in eastern France situated in the foothills of the Alps near the borders with Switzerland and Italy. Viticulture in this area is shaped by a combination of mountain influences, varied altitudes, and complex geology, producing wines that are often associated with freshness and marked acidity<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>..."
11:3911:39, 12 August 2025 diff hist +5 Sweden →See also current

23:0623:06, 11 August 2025 diff hist +2 Savoie →See also current
23:0523:05, 11 August 2025 diff hist +3,000 N Savoie Created page with "'''Savoie''' (/sa.vwa/), also known as Vin de Savoie, is a wine region in eastern France situated in the foothills of the Alps near the borders with Switzerland and Italy. Viticulture in this area is shaped by a combination of mountain influences, varied altitudes, and complex geology, producing wines that are often associated with freshness and marked acidity<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1..."
23:0123:01, 11 August 2025 diff hist +2 Whole cluster fermentation →See also current
23:0123:01, 11 August 2025 diff hist +2,784 N Whole cluster fermentation Created page with "'''Whole cluster fermentation''' is a winemaking technique in which intact grape bunches, including stems, are fermented without prior destemming. The method has historical roots in traditional European practices and has been revived in recent decades by some producers seeking to influence tannin structure, aroma profile and ageing potential<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. It is..."
22:5722:57, 11 August 2025 diff hist +40 N Whole-bunch fermentation Redirected page to Whole cluster fermentation current Tag: New redirect
22:5722:57, 11 August 2025 diff hist +36 Burgundy →Winemaking and Regional Styles
22:5522:55, 11 August 2025 diff hist +8 Pinot Noir →Definition and Characteristics current
22:4822:48, 11 August 2025 diff hist +6,858 N Mondeuse Noire Created page with "'''Mondeuse Noire''' (/mɔ̃.døz nwaʁ/; also known simply as Mondeuse) is a dark-skinned Vitis vinifera grape variety traditionally associated with the Savoie wine region in eastern France. Known for producing deeply coloured, aromatic wines with high acidity and notable tannic structure, it has been cultivated in the Alpine foothills for centuries<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Mode..." current
12:2912:29, 11 August 2025 diff hist +10 Mourvèdre →Production current
12:2812:28, 11 August 2025 diff hist +3,815 Mondeuse Blanche No edit summary current
12:2312:23, 11 August 2025 diff hist +2,013 N Mondeuse Blanche Created page with "'''Mondeuse Blanche''' (pronounced [mɔ̃.døz blɑ̃ʃ]; French for “white Mondeuse”) is a rare white grape variety from the Savoie region of eastern France, primarily cultivated for wine production.<ref>Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO), “Mondeuse Blanche – Cépage”, inao.gouv.fr. (French original)</ref> Ampelographic and DNA profiling studies have identified it as one of the two parents of the red grape Syrah, the other being..."
12:0412:04, 11 August 2025 diff hist +24 N Monastrell Redirected page to Mourvèdre current Tag: New redirect
11:5711:57, 11 August 2025 diff hist +7,963 N Mourvèdre Created page with "'''Mourvèdre''' (/muːˈvɛdrə/; also known as Monastrell in Spain and Mataro in parts of the New World) is a dark-skinned wine grape variety traditionally associated with the Mediterranean Basin. Believed to have originated in eastern Spain, it is valued for producing deeply coloured wines with high tannin and pronounced phenolic structure, often contributing savoury and spicy notes<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978..."
11:3311:33, 11 August 2025 diff hist +4,783 N Dureza Created page with "'''Dureza''' (/dyʁɛ.za/), also known simply as Duret in some historical records, is a dark-skinned wine grape variety native to the Ardèche region of France. Once little-known and sparsely cultivated, it has gained recognition primarily for its role as one of the two parent varieties of Syrah, alongside Mondeuse Blanche<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No..." current
11:2211:22, 11 August 2025 diff hist +8,044 N California Created page with "'''California''' is the leading wine-producing state in the United States, accounting for the vast majority of the country’s output and ranking among the largest wine regions in the world by volume and value<ref>California Wine Institute, “California Wine Profile”, discovercaliforniawines.com.</ref>. Benefiting from a combination of Mediterranean, coastal and continental climates, along with diverse soils and topography, it supports an extensive range of grape..." current
11:1111:11, 11 August 2025 diff hist +2,808 N Punching down Created page with "'''Punching down''' is a winemaking technique used primarily during the fermentation of red wines to submerge the cap of grape skins, seeds and pulp that forms on the surface of the fermenting must. Also known by its French term ''pigeage'' [pi.ʒaʒ], the practice facilitates extraction of colour, tannin and flavour compounds while preventing spoilage and uneven fermentation<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISB..." current
11:0411:04, 11 August 2025 diff hist +12 Destemming No edit summary current
11:0211:02, 11 August 2025 diff hist +12 Cold soaking →Use in winemaking current
11:0111:01, 11 August 2025 diff hist +2,620 N Cold soaking Created page with "'''Cold soaking''' is a pre-fermentation winemaking technique in which harvested and destemmed grapes are kept at a low temperature before the start of fermentation to enhance colour, flavour and tannin extraction<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020, ISBN 978-0128161180.</ref>. The process is also known as pre-fermentation maceration. == Background == The practice of cold soaki..."
10:5810:58, 11 August 2025 diff hist +8 Carbonic maceration →Background current
10:5310:53, 11 August 2025 diff hist +3,144 N Carbonic maceration Created page with "'''Carbonic maceration''' is a winemaking technique in which whole grapes ferment in a carbon dioxide–rich environment before crushing. Unlike conventional fermentation, where yeast converts sugars to alcohol after grapes are pressed, carbonic maceration initiates fermentation within intact berries through enzymatic activity<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. The method is closely ass..."
10:4710:47, 11 August 2025 diff hist +4 Fermentation →See also current
10:4710:47, 11 August 2025 diff hist +3,933 N Fermentation Created page with "'''Fermentation''' in winemaking is the biochemical process by which sugars present in grape must are converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. This transformation, central to wine production for millennia, not only produces alcohol but also generates a wide range of secondary metabolites that contribute to the aroma, flavour, and te..."
10:3310:33, 11 August 2025 diff hist +7 Crushing →See also current
10:3210:32, 11 August 2025 diff hist +3,162 N Crushing Created page with "'''Crushing''' is the winemaking process in which harvested grapes are broken open to release their juice, initiating the transition from whole fruit to must. This stage traditionally follows or accompanies destemming, although in some cases whole clusters are crushed without prior stem removal<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. The method and intensity of crushing in..."
10:2910:29, 11 August 2025 diff hist +3 Destemming →See also
10:2810:28, 11 August 2025 diff hist +3,614 N Destemming Created page with "'''Destemming''' refers to the removal of grape stems from harvested bunches prior to or during the initial stages of winemaking. The process, also known as de-stalking, is carried out to separate the berries from the lignified stalk structure, which contains tannins and other phenolic compounds that can influence wine character if extracted<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. In modern wineries..."
10:2610:26, 11 August 2025 diff hist +4 Harvesting →See also current
10:2110:21, 11 August 2025 diff hist +2,971 N Harvesting Created page with "'''Harvesting''' in viticulture refers to the process of collecting ripe grapes from the vine, marking the culmination of the growing season and the starting point of wine production. The timing and method of harvesting play a decisive role in the style, quality, and ageing potential of the finished wine<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. == Background == Harvesting has been central to..."
10:1310:13, 11 August 2025 diff hist −6 Riesling →Definition and Characteristics current
10:1310:13, 11 August 2025 diff hist +7,528 N Germany Created page with "'''Germany''' (German: ''Deutschland'' [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]) is a major wine-producing country in Europe, renowned for its cool-climate viticulture and a distinctive emphasis on white wine styles, particularly those based on the Riesling grape<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>. Viticulture in Germany spans 13 officially recognised wine regions (Anbaugebiete), most of which are concentr..." current

20:1720:17, 10 August 2025 diff hist +2,896 N Gewürztraminer Created page with "'''Gewürztraminer''' (/ɡəˈvʏʁtstʁaˌmiːnɐ/; from German ''Gewürz'', meaning "spice", and ''Traminer'', referring to the Traminer family of grapes) is a highly aromatic white grape variety grown in several wine regions worldwide, most notably in Alsace and parts of northern Italy, Germany, Austria, and New World regions. Known for its pronounced perfume and exotic flavour profile, it is often produced in both dry and off-dry styles.<ref>R..." current

00:4300:43, 9 August 2025 diff hist +2,621 N Colorino Created page with "'''Colorino''' (IPA: [koloˈriːno]) is a red wine grape variety native to Italy, primarily cultivated in Tuscany. The name derives from the Italian word ''colore'' (“colour”), reflecting the grape’s notable ability to impart deep pigmentation to wine<ref>D’Agata, ''Native Wine Grapes of Italy'', University of California Press, 2014, ISBN 978-0520272260.</ref>. Although historically used as a minor blending component, it remains valued for its colour-..." current
00:4100:41, 9 August 2025 diff hist +3 Canaiolo →See also current
00:4100:41, 9 August 2025 diff hist +2,888 N Canaiolo Created page with "'''Canaiolo''' (IPA: [kanaˈjɔːlo]; also known as Canaiolo Nero) is a red grape variety traditionally grown in Tuscany and other parts of central Italy. Its name is thought to derive from the Italian word ''cana'', meaning “reed” or “canine tooth”, possibly referring to the shape of the grape clusters<ref>D’Agata, ''Native Wine Grapes of Italy'', University of California Press, 2014, ISBN 978-0520272260.</ref>. Historically, it played a central ro..."
00:3900:39, 9 August 2025 diff hist −2 Cabernet Sauvignon →See also current
00:3700:37, 9 August 2025 diff hist +3,405 N Cabernet Sauvignon Created page with "'''Cabernet Sauvignon''' (/ˌkæbərˈneɪ soʊˈvɪnjən/) is one of the most widely recognised and cultivated red wine grape varieties in the world. Originating in the Bordeaux region of France, it is the result of a natural crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, which is believed to have occurred in the seventeenth century<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Today,..."
00:3400:34, 9 August 2025 diff hist +3 Merlot →See also current
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00:3300:33, 9 August 2025 diff hist +3,198 N Merlot Created page with "'''Merlot''' (/ˈmɜːrloʊ/) is a dark-skinned wine grape variety originating in France and now cultivated in most major wine-producing regions worldwide. The name is thought to derive from the French word “merle” (blackbird), possibly referring to the grape’s dark colour or the bird’s fondness for the fruit<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Known for its soft texture and ripe fruit prof..."
00:2900:29, 9 August 2025 diff hist +7,337 N Tuscany Created page with "'''Tuscany''' (/ˈtʌskəni/; Italian: Toscana [tosˈkaːna]) is a prominent wine-producing region in central Italy, renowned for its diverse range of appellations, distinctive terroirs, and strong association with the Sangiovese grape variety. Viticulture in the region spans from historic inland areas such as Chianti Classico to coastal zones influenced by the Tyrrhenian Sea, producing styles that range from traditional DOCG wines t..." current
00:2100:21, 9 August 2025 diff hist +4 Trebbiano →See also current
00:2100:21, 9 August 2025 diff hist +3,782 N Trebbiano Created page with "'''Trebbiano''' (Italian pronunciation: [trebˈbjaːno]) is a widely planted white wine grape variety originating in Italy, known for its high yields, fresh acidity, and versatility in winemaking. The grape has been cultivated on the Italian peninsula since at least the Roman period, with historical records noting its use in both table wine and vinegar production<ref>D’Agata, ''Native Wine Grapes of Italy'', University of California Press, 2014, pp. 589–592, ISBN 978..."
00:1700:17, 9 August 2025 diff hist +3,126 N Sangiovese Created page with "'''Sangiovese''' (Italian pronunciation: [sandʒoˈveːze]) is a red grape variety that is the most widely planted in Italy, valued for its versatility and its role in many of the country’s most prominent wines.<ref>D’Agata, ''Native Wine Grapes of Italy'', University of California Press, 2014, ISBN 978-0520272260.</ref> The name is commonly thought to derive from the Latin ''sanguis Jovis'', meaning “blood of Jupiter,” though its exact etymology remains deba..." current
00:1000:10, 9 August 2025 diff hist +3 Chianti Classico DOCG →See also current
00:1000:10, 9 August 2025 diff hist +4,169 N Chianti Classico DOCG Created page with "'''Chianti Classico DOCG''' (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkjanti ˈklasːiko]; “Classical Chianti”) is a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin for red wine produced in the historic heart of the Chianti region of Tuscany, central Italy. Recognised as one of Italy’s most prestigious wine appellations, it encompasses the original production zone defined by a Medici decree in 1716 and is regulated by strict production standards under Italian and..."

23:5823:58, 8 August 2025 diff hist +5,840 N Chianti Created page with "'''Chianti''' (/kiˈanti/; Italian: [ˈkjanti]) is a wine-producing region and DOCG appellation in central Tuscany, Italy, renowned for red wines predominantly based on the Sangiovese grape. The name encompasses both a broader production zone and several recognised subzones, including Chianti Classico DOCG, each with specific regulations on grape composition, viticultural practices, and age..." current

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