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27 August 2025

  • 13:5513:55, 27 August 2025 diff hist +4 China No edit summary current
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  • 13:5313:53, 27 August 2025 diff hist +3,360 N China Created page with "'''China''' is both an ancient producer of fermented beverages, such as rice wine, and a rapidly growing modern producer and consumer of grape wine. Today, it stands among the largest global markets for imported wine, while domestic viticulture has expanded significantly since the late 20th century.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Fermented drinks have a long history in China, with rice-base..."
  • 13:4413:44, 27 August 2025 diff hist +3,743 N Campania Created page with "'''Campania''' is a major wine-producing region in southern Italy, noted for its volcanic soils, historic viticultural heritage, and distinctive native grape varieties. The region is particularly associated with the red Aglianico and the whites Fiano, Greco, and Falanghina.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Viticulture in Campania dat..." current
  • 13:2113:21, 27 August 2025 diff hist +3,428 N Brunello di Montalcino Created page with "'''Brunello di Montalcino''' is a prestigious Italian Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) red wine produced around the hill town of Montalcino in southern Tuscany. Made exclusively from the local clone of Sangiovese known as ''Sangiovese Grosso'' or ''Brunello'', it is recognised for its power, longevity, and role as one of Italy’s most acclaimed wines.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University P..." current
  • 13:1413:14, 27 August 2025 diff hist +2,800 N Bottle ageing Created page with "'''Bottle ageing''' refers to the maturation of wine in glass bottles after fermentation and initial cellar ageing in tank, vat, or barrel. It represents a key stage in the development of fine wines, allowing gradual chemical and sensory evolution under controlled conditions.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == The practice of ageing wine in bottle became more common with the wides..." current
  • 12:1712:17, 27 August 2025 diff hist +2,811 N Botrytis cinerea Created page with "'''Botrytis cinerea''' is a fungal pathogen affecting grapevines, best known for its dual role in viticulture as both a destructive agent of grey rot and a beneficial agent in the form of noble rot (French: ''pourriture noble''), which is essential for the production of many of the world’s most celebrated sweet wines.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Botrytis cinerea is a..." current
  • 12:0712:07, 27 August 2025 diff hist +2,839 N Vine cultivation Created page with "'''Vine cultivation''' refers to the agricultural practices involved in growing grapevines for wine production. It encompasses the selection of vineyard sites, vine training, canopy management, and soil and water management, all of which influence grape quality and yield.<ref>Winkler, Cook, Kliewer & Lider, ''General Viticulture'', University of California Press, 1974.</ref> == Background == Grapevine cultivation has been practised for thousand..." current
  • 12:0212:02, 27 August 2025 diff hist +2,360 N Structure Created page with "'''Structure''' in wine refers to the perceived balance and interplay of key components such as tannin, acidity, alcohol, and, in some cases, residual sugar. It is a critical element in professional tasting, influencing a wine’s texture, ageing potential, and overall harmony.<ref>Peynaud, ''The Taste of Wine: The Art and Science of Wine Appreciation'', Wiley, 1996.</ref> == Background == The concept of structure has been central to wine evaluatio..." current
  • 11:5611:56, 27 August 2025 diff hist +4,572 N South Australia Created page with "'''South Australia''' is the largest and most important wine-producing state in Australia, accounting for the majority of the country’s vineyard plantings and wine exports.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> It combines high-volume production zones with historic fine wine regions, many of which are celebrated internationally for their distinctive styles. == Background == Viticulture in South A..." current
  • 11:4411:44, 27 August 2025 diff hist +4,670 N Pyrenees Created page with "'''Pyrenees''' (wine) refers to the viticultural regions situated along the Pyrenees mountain range, which forms the natural border between France and Spain. Although not a single appellation, the Pyrenees encompass diverse wine-growing areas shaped by altitude, varied climates, and centuries of cultural exchange. The wines of the region are known for their distinctive mountain character and a balance of tradition and innovation.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford..." current
  • 11:2711:27, 27 August 2025 diff hist +2,701 N Muscadelle Created page with "'''Muscadelle''' is a white grape variety most closely associated with Bordeaux, where it is permitted in both dry and sweet wine production. Despite its name, it is unrelated to the Muscat family of grapes. Muscadelle is valued for its aromatic contribution, though it generally plays a minor role in blends.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == The precise origins of Muscadelle ar..." current
  • 11:1911:19, 27 August 2025 diff hist +3,149 N Ampelography Created page with "'''Ampelography''' (from the Greek ''ampelos'', “vine”, and ''graphein'', “to write”) is the field of botany devoted to the identification and classification of grape varieties. It is a foundational discipline within viticulture, providing the means to distinguish among the thousands of cultivated and wild grapevines used in winemaking.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Background == Amp..." current
  • 10:2010:20, 27 August 2025 diff hist +3,378 N Alluvial (soil) Created page with "'''Alluvial soils''' are soils formed by the deposition of sediments through rivers, streams, and flooding events. In viticulture, they are notable for their heterogeneity, providing a wide range of conditions that can strongly influence vine growth and wine style.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> These soils are found in many of the world’s important wine regions, often along valley floors and f..." current
  • 10:1510:15, 27 August 2025 diff hist +5,012 N Viognier Created page with "'''Viognier''' (French pronunciation: [vjɔɲje]) is an aromatic white grape variety most closely associated with the northern Rhône Valley in France, particularly the Condrieu appellation. Known for its distinctive floral and stone-fruit aromas, it has become an important variety internationally, producing both varietal wines and blends. Although historically close to extinction, Viognier has seen a revival since the late 20th century and is now cul..." current
  • 10:0610:06, 27 August 2025 diff hist +4,447 N Sweet wine Created page with "'''Sweet wine''' is a style of wine characterised by a significant level of residual sugar, retained either through natural grape ripening or specific winemaking techniques. Sweet wines have been produced since antiquity and remain highly valued in both traditional European regions and the New World.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref> == Definition and Categories == The sweetness of wine is de..." current
  • 09:5809:58, 27 August 2025 diff hist +3,035 N Roussanne Created page with "'''Roussanne''' is a white grape variety originating in the Rhône Valley of France. It is one of the key white grapes of the region, valued for producing aromatic wines with structure, freshness, and notable ageing capacity.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The name "Roussanne" derives from the French word ''roux'' (russet), referring to the reddish-gold colo..." current

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