GRAPE VARIETIES
PIWI vines: how long does their resistance last?
Resistance is not an expiry date but a race against adaptable pathogens. How breeders and winegrowers can monitor it.
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Riesling, Spätburgunder, Silvaner and the grape varieties of the world – origin, style and variations.
PREVIEW
Sangiovese across vintages: the questions we are asking of the new Brunello
From 19 to 23 November, Benvenuto Brunello presents new wines from the region in Montalcino. Our preview focuses on the questions that comparing Brunello 2022 and Riserva 2021 raises about ripeness, selection and ageing.
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GRAPE VARIETIES
Uruguay’s wine diversity beyond Tannat
Albariño, Marselan and Cabernet Franc grow alongside Uruguay’s famous Tannat. How broad is this diversity really?
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GRAPE VARIETIES
German reds: varieties beyond Pinot Noir
From Württemberg Lemberger to Franconian Tauberschwarz: Germany’s red wine scene is more diverse than a focus on Pinot Noir might suggest.
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GRAPE VARIETIES
Merlot in Germany: a calculated choice of grape
Germany has around 1,000 hectares of Merlot. For producers, there is more to consider than the prospect of warmer summers: site, workload and sales all need to align.
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GRAPE VARIETIES
PIWI, clone and rootstock: which solves which problem?
Fungal resistance does not protect against water shortages. How variety, clone and rootstock fulfil different roles in the vineyard.
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