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21 August 2025

• diffhist N Sicily 09:16 +4,562 Winosaur talk contribs (Created page with "'''Sicily''' (Italian: Sicilia) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of Italy’s most significant wine regions. Viticulture has been present on the island for millennia, and today Sicily is recognised both for its high-quality terroir-driven wines and for its role in producing some of Italy’s most distinctive indigenous grape varieties.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN...")

19 August 2025

• diffhist N Roman Era 16:49 +23 Winosaur talk contribs (Redirected page to Roman era) Tag: New redirect
• diffhist N Tempranillo 16:45 +4,061 Winosaur talk contribs (Created page with "'''Tempranillo''' (Spanish: [tem.pɾaˈniʎo]) is a black grape variety widely associated with the production of Spanish wine. The name derives from the Spanish word ''temprano'', meaning "early", a reference to the grape’s tendency to ripen several weeks earlier than most other red varieties.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> It forms the backbone of some of Spain’s most renowned wi...")
• diffhist N Ripening 15:42 +3,481 Winosaur talk contribs (Created page with "'''Ripening''' in viticulture refers to the final phase of grape development, beginning after véraison and culminating in harvest. It is during this period that grapes undergo significant physiological and biochemical changes, which determine their suitability for wine production. The state of ripeness at harvest has a profound influence on wine style, balance, and quality.<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Pre...")
• diffhist Wine 12:00 +4 Winosaur talk contribs (→Background)

18 August 2025

• diffhist France 15:03 +4 Winosaur talk contribs (→Production and Practices)
• diffhist Ageing 14:48 −6 Winosaur talk contribs (→Methods and styles)
• diffhist N Ageing 14:46 +3,665 Winosaur talk contribs (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...")
• diffhist N Acidity 13:24 +3,192 Winosaur talk contribs (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...")

17 August 2025

• diffhist France 18:28 +1,080 Winosaur talk contribs
• diffhist N Winemaking 18:10 +4,915 Winosaur talk contribs (Created page with "'''Winemaking''' refers to the production of wine from cultivated grapes, encompassing the processes that transform harvested fruit into finished wines suitable for consumption. Rooted in ancient agricultural traditions and closely tied to the practice of viticulture, winemaking combines natural fermentation with a range of technical and stylistic decisions that influence a wine’s character, quality, and longevity.<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Sci...")

15 August 2025

• diffhist N Europe 16:40 +3,112 Winosaur talk contribs (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...")
• diffhist Chile 16:06 0 Winosaur talk contribs (→See also)
• diffhist N Chile 16:05 +5,021 Winosaur talk contribs (Created page with "'''Chile''' (/ˈtʃɪli/), officially the Republic of Chile, is a major wine-producing country in South America, recognised for its diverse viticultural regions, stable climate, and growing international presence in the global wine market.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Located along a narrow strip of land between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile offers a rang...")
• diffhist Vineyard 15:11 +1 Winosaur talk contribs (→See also)
• diffhist N Vineyard 15:11 +3,145 Winosaur talk contribs (Created page with "'''Vineyard''' refers to a cultivated area of land dedicated to the growth of Vitis vinifera or other wine grape species, forming the foundation of viticulture and wine production. Vineyards vary greatly in scale, location, and purpose, but all share the aim of producing grapes of sufficient quality for winemaking.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> == Background == The origins...")
• diffhist South Africa 10:25 +52 Winosaur talk contribs (→Varieties)
• diffhist N South Africa 08:51 +8,556 Winosaur talk contribs (Created page with "'''South Africa''' is a wine-producing country located at the southern tip of the African continent, recognised for its diverse climates, varied soils, and a winemaking tradition that dates back to the 17th century<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>. Its position between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans creates a range of viticultural zones that support both cool- and warm-climate grape cul...")