Jun
27
2010
By Wendy Kielar
Amarone is a special red wine from Italy. Why is Amarone (ah ma rho nay) so special? It is made from Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes from the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Once the grapes are picked from the vine, a portion of them are laid to rest on straw mats for [...]
Apr
08
2010
By Rob Hemphill
Measuring the pH of a wine is one of the most important tests in a winery. Here are some facts on pH, why we need to know about it and how to measure the pH of your wine accurately.
Most of us learnt about pH in chemistry class at school. If you can’t remember [...]
Feb
27
2010
By Regine Marne
The Rhône Valley is one of the best areas for wine making in France because of the climate being warm and sunny a good part of the year giving a very rich aromatic wine for both reds and whites.
The vineyards of this beautiful region include around 15 specific wine making regions which are [...]