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18 August 2025

  • 14:4614:46, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,665 N Ageing Created page with "'''Ageing''' in wine refers to the process by which a wine evolves over time, whether in barrel, bottle, or other vessels. Unlike simple storage, ageing is a controlled transformation that can enhance complexity, soften textures, and develop aromas, though not all wines are designed to benefit from prolonged ageing.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Historical context == The..."
  • 14:1714:17, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,579 N Phylloxera Created page with "'''Phylloxera''' (/fɪˈlɒksərə/) is a small, root-feeding insect of the species ''Daktulosphaira vitifoliae'' that devastated vineyards worldwide in the 19th century. Native to North America, the pest caused one of the most severe crises in viticultural history, often referred to as the “Great Wine Blight.” Its impact and the subsequent solutions transformed global winegrowing practices.<ref>Campbell, ''Phylloxera: How Wine Was Saved for the..." current
  • 13:2813:28, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,285 N Yeast Created page with "'''Yeast''' (/jiːst/) are unicellular fungi of great importance in winemaking, responsible for the alcoholic fermentation that transforms grape must into wine. The term derives from Old English ''gist'' and Proto-Germanic roots meaning "foam" or "boil", reflecting the frothing effect of fermentation. The most significant species in oenology is ''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'', though other genera also contribute to fermentation under certain conditions.<..." current
  • 13:2413:24, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,192 N Acidity Created page with "'''Acidity''' in wine refers to the concentration and perception of organic acids naturally present in grapes and produced during fermentation. It is a central component of wine tasting, contributing to freshness, balance, and the ageing potential of a wine.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The term derives from the Latin ''acidus'', meaning “sour” or..." current
  • 13:1613:16, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,341 N Yarra Valley Created page with "'''Yarra Valley''' is a wine region in Victoria, Australia, situated to the north-east of Melbourne. It is recognised as one of the country’s leading cool-climate regions, known particularly for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as innovative styles of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> == Background == Viticulture in the Yar..." current
  • 13:1213:12, 18 August 2025 diff hist +2,939 N Umbria Created page with "'''Umbria''' is a landlocked region in central Italy that has a long history of viticulture and produces wines noted for their diversity of style and reliance on both indigenous and international grape varieties. Although less internationally recognised than neighbouring Tuscany, Umbria has gained prominence for distinctive wines such as Montefalco Sagrantino and Orvieto.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-01..." current
  • 13:0613:06, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,045 N Raw material Created page with "'''Raw material''' in winemaking refers primarily to the grapes that form the basis of wine, but may also include additional substances used to adjust or supplement the must during vinification. Grapes provide the fermentable sugars, organic acids, water and phenolic compounds that collectively determine the balance, flavour and structure of the finished product.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705..." current
  • 12:5912:59, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,668 N Piedmont Created page with "'''Piedmont''' (Italian: Piemonte [pjeˈmonte]) is a major wine-producing region in north-western Italy. Surrounded by the Alps to the north and west and the Apennines to the south, it is noted for its diverse terroirs and distinctive wines. The region is especially associated with Nebbiolo-based appellations, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, which have contributed to its international reputation.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wi..." current
  • 12:5012:50, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,500 N Prosecco Created page with "'''Prosecco''' is an Italian sparkling wine primarily produced in the regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is made chiefly from the Glera grape, which until 2009 was also commonly referred to as Prosecco.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Known for its light, fresh and approachable style, Prosecco has become one of the most widely consumed sparkling wines worldwide...." current
  • 12:4612:46, 18 August 2025 diff hist +1 Mosel →See also current
  • 11:4311:43, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,682 N Mosel Created page with "'''Mosel''' is one of the most renowned wine regions of Germany, situated along the Mosel River and its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. The region is celebrated for its steep slate vineyards and its distinctive expression of Riesling, producing wines of high acidity, delicate fruit, and remarkable ageing potential.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == Vitic..."
  • 11:3511:35, 18 August 2025 diff hist +1 Canada →See also current
  • 11:3411:34, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,792 N Canada Created page with "'''Canada''' is a wine-producing country in North America whose modern industry is concentrated in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. Despite its northerly latitude, the combination of moderating lakes, diverse soils and innovations in cool-climate viticulture has enabled the production of internationally recognised table wines and the development of Ice wine, a style that has become a national speciality.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Comp..."
  • 11:2911:29, 18 August 2025 diff hist +8,707 N Appellation Created page with "'''Appellation''' (/ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/; from the French *appellation*, meaning "naming" or "designation") is a term in viticulture and wine law that denotes a legally defined and protected geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown. The system establishes boundaries and regulations that connect a wine’s identity to its place of origin, governing permitted grape varieties, vineyard practices, and winemaking methods.<ref>..." current
  • 11:1611:16, 18 August 2025 diff hist +6,207 N Wine classification Created page with "'''Wine classification''' refers to the systems and regulations used to categorise wines according to their origin, quality, style, or production method. These frameworks, often codified in wine law, aim to protect authenticity, safeguard regional identity, and provide guidance to consumers. While approaches differ between the Old World and New World, classification remains central to how wines are marketed, traded, and understood within the global i..." current
  • 11:0411:04, 18 August 2025 diff hist +23 Alsace wine Changed redirect target from Alsace to Alsace#Grapes and wine styles current Tag: Redirect target changed
  • 11:0411:04, 18 August 2025 diff hist +21 N Alsace wine Redirected page to Alsace Tag: New redirect
  • 10:5710:57, 18 August 2025 diff hist +25 N Viticultural Redirected page to Viticulture current Tag: New redirect
  • 10:5510:55, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,294 N Ice wine Created page with "'''Ice wine''' (German: ''Eiswein'', [ˈaɪ̯sˌvaɪ̯n]) is a style of dessert wine produced from grapes that have naturally frozen on the vine. The technique originated in Germany during the late 18th century and has since been adopted in Austria, Canada, and other cool-climate regions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The essential principle of ice wine..." current
  • 10:5310:53, 18 August 2025 diff hist +33 N Ice wine production Redirected page to Ice wine#Production current Tag: New redirect
  • 10:4910:49, 18 August 2025 diff hist +22 N Eiswein Redirected page to Ice wine current Tag: New redirect
  • 10:4710:47, 18 August 2025 diff hist +20 N Tannins Redirected page to Tannin current Tag: New redirect
  • 10:4610:46, 18 August 2025 diff hist +2,212 N Americas Created page with "'''Americas''' (/əˈmɛrɪkəz/) refers, in the context of wine, to the combined regions of North America and South America, both of which form an important part of the so-called New World of wine. Together they account for a significant share of global wine production and export markets.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> == Background == Viticulture across the Am..." current
  • 10:4210:42, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,971 N South America Created page with "'''South America''' is a significant wine-producing continent, with Argentina and Chile among the largest global exporters and Uruguay and Brazil contributing distinct regional identities.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> Viticulture has expanded across varied climates, from the high-altitude vineyards of the Andes to the humid plains of southern Brazil...." current
  • 10:3710:37, 18 August 2025 diff hist +18 North America →See also current
  • 10:3610:36, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,438 N North America Created page with "'''North America''' is a significant wine-producing continent, encompassing the United States, Canada and Mexico. While its global reputation is most closely associated with California, the continent as a whole displays a remarkable variety of climates, grape varieties and winemaking traditions.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref> == Origins of viticulture == North A..."
  • 10:2510:25, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,384 N Fortified wine Created page with "'''Fortified wine''' is a category of wine to which a distilled grape spirit, usually brandy, has been added. The process of fortification increases alcohol content, influences sweetness levels, and contributes to the longevity of the wine, making these styles distinctive within global viticulture and trade.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The origins of fortified wine are..." current
  • 10:2110:21, 18 August 2025 diff hist −24 Barossa Valley →See also current
  • 10:2110:21, 18 August 2025 diff hist +4 Barossa Valley →Historical background
  • 10:2010:20, 18 August 2025 diff hist −2 Barossa Valley →See also
  • 10:2010:20, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,567 N Barossa Valley Created page with "'''Barossa Valley''' (/bəˈrɒsə ˈvæli/) is a major wine-producing region in South Australia, internationally recognised for its full-bodied Shiraz and long viticultural heritage. It lies northeast of Adelaide and is regarded as one of the country’s most historically significant and stylistically distinctive regions<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>. == Historical ba..."
  • 10:0810:08, 18 August 2025 diff hist +6 Alsace →Grapes and wine styles current
  • 10:0710:07, 18 August 2025 diff hist +4,185 N Alsace Created page with "'''Alsace''' (/ælˈsæs/; French: [alzas]) is a wine region in north-eastern France, situated along the Rhine River between the Vosges Mountains and the German border. It is distinguished by its aromatic white wines, unique history of alternating French and German influence, and a complex patchwork of soils that contribute to highly varied styles.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 21.</ref> == H..."
  • 09:4709:47, 18 August 2025 diff hist +4,131 N Rhône Valley Created page with "'''Rhône Valley''' (French: Vallée du Rhône [valɛ dy ʁon]) is a major wine region in southeastern France, extending along the Rhône River from Lyon to Avignon. It is one of the country’s most diverse viticultural areas, encompassing both continental and Mediterranean climates, and is traditionally divided into the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019,..." current
  • 09:4309:43, 18 August 2025 diff hist +4,978 N Loire Valley Created page with "'''Loire Valley''' (/lwaʁ va.lɛ/) is a major wine region of France, stretching along the course of the Loire River from the Atlantic coast to the central highlands. It is one of the most diverse viticultural areas in the country, producing a wide range of styles from crisp whites and structured reds to rosés, sparkling wines, and noble sweet wines.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford..." current
  • 09:3009:30, 18 August 2025 diff hist +4,159 N Portugal Created page with "'''Portugal''' (/ˈpɔːtjʊɡəl/) is a historic wine-producing country in southwestern Europe, recognised for its long tradition of viticulture and the diversity of its grape varieties. Its wines range from internationally renowned fortified styles such as Port wine and Madeira wine to distinctive still reds and whites produced across varied regions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'',..." current
  • 09:1209:12, 18 August 2025 diff hist +3,458 N Maceration Created page with "'''Maceration''' (/ˌmæsəˈreɪʃən/) in winemaking refers to the process by which grape solids such as skins, seeds, and occasionally stems remain in contact with the juice or fermenting must. The term derives from the Latin *macerare*, meaning “to soften by soaking”. Maceration is central to the production of red wines and contributes to colour, flavour, aroma, and tannic structure.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford Un..." current

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  • 16:4016:40, 15 August 2025 diff hist +3,112 N Europe Created page with "'''Europe''' (/ˈjʊərəp/) is the historical heartland of viticulture, home to some of the oldest and most influential wine-producing traditions in the world<ref>Unwin, ''Wine and the Vine: An Historical Geography of Viticulture and the Wine Trade'', Routledge, 1991, ISBN 978-0415075370.</ref>. Its diverse climates, soils, and cultural histories have shaped a wide range of wine styles and established the concept of Old World wine. == Background == Viticulture..." current
  • 16:3716:37, 15 August 2025 diff hist +2,614 N Pip-to-pulp Created page with "'''Pip-to-pulp ratio''' refers to the proportion of grape seeds (pips) to the surrounding fleshy interior (pulp) within a grape berry<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020, ISBN 978-0128161180.</ref>. This parameter is influenced by grape variety, berry size, growing conditions, and ripeness at harvest<ref>Iland et al., ''Chemical Analysis of Grapes and Wine: Techniques and Concepts'', Patrick Iland Wine Promotions,..." current
  • 16:3416:34, 15 August 2025 diff hist +761 New Zealand No edit summary current
  • 16:3416:34, 15 August 2025 diff hist +4,437 N Vitis vinifera Created page with "'''Vitis vinifera''' (/ˈvaɪtɪs vɪˈnɪfərə/, Latin “wine-bearing vine”) is the principal species of domesticated grapevine cultivated for wine production worldwide, underpinning most classic wine styles and regions.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> It comprises thousands of named grape variety whose genetic diversity drives differences in flavour, structure and ageing potential.<ref..." current
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