Posts Tagged ‘Vineyard’
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
Noah planted a vineyard. One day, drank wine and became drunk, standing naked in his tent. Then he cursed one of his sons who had seen him naked.
Areni is a village in the province of Vayots’ Dzor, Armenia, shared with other nearby an ancient tradition in the development of world-renowned wines.
In a nearby mountains have found conclusive evidence on its production in the region dating back over 6,000 years. Although it is known from much earlier consumption of wine over time, is the earliest evidence of the necessary equipment for manufacturing, media, and bowl fermentation Cuba to drink have been discovered in a cave in the mountains of the Caucasus . (more…)
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
California produces a number of America’s – as well as the worlds – favorite wines. The Napa and Sonoma Valleys specifically are home to hundreds of vineyards that draw visitors from all around the globe. Should you be a boutique winemaker, or seriously considering becoming one, then winery insurance may play a significant role in your business.
Every vineyard naturally is at risk to the elements. With vines subject to the whims of nature, crop insurance may provide a valuable safeguard. It’s possible to insure farm equipment and machinery including wine-making materials, vats and drums. Should you have an open cellar door, you’ll need to budget to insure the building, contents and include liability insurance to cover any mishaps affecting customers or visitors to the property. Liability is crucial for anyone who serves food and wine, and there are also specialist policies to protect you if customers suffer from food poisoning. Insurance products can offer coverage for outdoor signs, the breakdown of equipment and even for landscaping.
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
The esca of grapevine is a syndrome caused by the action of various fungi, which attack the wood of the host plant and cause major damage to the vineyard. The disease is now widespread in most of the world’s wine-growing areas, causing significant economic losses. In the past this disease seemed to affect only the oldest vines, but in recent years its presence has increased alarmingly, especially in young plants.
The book “The Esca’s lives,” edited by Lorenza authors Michelon, Chiara Pellegrini and Ilaria Pertot, aims to provide information and advice to the grower time to recognize the disease and, in the absence of an effective fungicide, implement measures like condoms to prevent the possible spread in the field.
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Too much sun and too little rain reduce the amount of grape juice tanning, the grape skin and produce very much dye and tannin.
In some northern areas can shrink the skins at the end of the maturity period and burst, which promotes formation of unwanted bacteria. The first fermentation can be controlled only with difficulty, you risk spoilage.
Come as a result of full-color, alcohol and tannin, heavy, rough and hard reds about. For white wines lack acidity, and as a result they work hard, flat and limp, with no grace and little bouquet.
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Microclimate is affected by the location of the vineyards in a wine district. These micro-climatic variations such as sunny slopes, frost pockets, fog zones Föhngegenden, heat intensity due to water and so close to taking a direct impact on the quality level of a wine and lead to differences from vineyard to vineyard.
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Spain has always been proud of its national traditions, and its wineries have staunchly resisted the international style of oaky Chardonnays and tannic Cabernets. This Mediterranean country’s top wines continue to be made with native grape varieties in traditional styles. They reward exploration by adventurous wine drinkers.
The most successful wines in every price category are red, primarily those made from the Tempranillo grape, which dominates the regions of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Navarra and Toro. Cabernet Sauvignon has begun to make an appearance, often blended with Tempranillo, while obscure local grape varieties contribute to the distinctive character of wines from Penedès, Priorato and Somontano. Spain’s wine laws are similar to those of the French appellation system, with the best vineyard regions delimited and regulated.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Montefalco for its location is called the “balcony of Umbria, in fact, dominates the valley to Spoleto from its 473 meters of altitude.
Since Roman town was devastated in the middle of the thirteenth century. by the troops of Frederick II (when it was still called Coccorone). Rebuilt ultimately took the name of Montefalco.
Land famous for the oil and the wine is the home of “Sagrantino di Montefalco” DOCG wine.
It is produced in both dry powerful wine, tannic and suitable for long aging in both dried.
A great credit must be given to the producer most ‘famous in the area, “Caprai” who managed to bring the world attention and raised sagrantino whole economy of Montefalco.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2011
The beginning of the cultivation of the vine Montepulciano dates back to ancient times, some vineyards on the hills of the town date back to Etruscan times (the Etruscans were among the first to cultivate the vine in Italy).
Founded by the Roman gens of the public (hence Publicianus Mount), the country has preserved its historic center, dotted with monuments, palaces and churches that are an important cultural heritage. Despite its beauty the reputation of this country is always linked to its product more sought after, the Vino Nobile, whose existence is attested by a document of 1829 (Nobile di Montepulciano was the first wine to achieve DOCG).
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Sunday, September 4th, 2011
Greve in Chianti is situated almost halfway between Florence and Siena.
Already in the past the country was an important commercial center where converging interests of the castles perched on the surrounding hills.
Remarkable is the cultural and artistic heritage of this town which mainly works of pottery, paintings on wood and frescoes, its geographical position between the two poles of art of Tuscany (Florence and Siena), could not but affect positively.
Striking is its market square, triangular in shape and surrounded by porticoes, here, today, is held on a Saturday morning one of the most important markets in the region.
Among the events we remember that in the second week of September each year we celebrate the festival of Chianti Classico.
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