Maytte Rivera Anthocyanins Anthocyanins are the natural compounds found in grape skins that give them their pigmentation, which can range from red, purple, or almost blue. They are released into the juice when in contact with t... May 23, 2023 Wine Terms
Lupe Vazquez Crecer con el vino, según Olga Fernández “Nunca una vendimia es igual a otra y esa, es la grandeza del vino”. La segunda hija de esta prestigiosa Familia Fernández Rivera, productores de Tinto Pesquera, lidera la empresa en manos de las hij... May 18, 2023 Events
Lupe Vazquez Vinos Pesquera, en maridaje Puede decirse que estaba en su primera visita a la Isla, pues Olga Fernández, no nos visitaba hace casi 20 años. Eran sus padres, Alejandro y Esperanza Fernández los que atendían personalmente el merc... May 18, 2023 Events
Maytte Rivera Fortification Fortification is the process of adding a neutral spirit (usually grape brandy) to wine to increase its alcohol content. The practice started as a means of protecting the wines from spoilage so they c... May 18, 2023 Wine Terms
Maytte Rivera Vin Gris Vin gris, or “gray wine”, is a French term given to a style of rosé wines that are very pale in color. They are made by gently pressing red grapes and separating the juice from the skins without mace... May 8, 2023 Wine Terms
Maytte Rivera Pyrazine Pyrazines are an aromatic compound found in grapes that give some wines their herbal and vegetal character. They are concentrated on the grape skins and are associated with the green bell pepper arom... May 8, 2023 Wine Terms
Maytte Rivera Residual Sugar One of the main ingredients in grape juice is sugar, specifically glucose and fructose. During the process of fermentation, yeast feeds on these sugars, turning them into alcohol and carbon dioxide, a... Apr 24, 2023 Wine Terms
Maytte Rivera Paris Judgment The Judgment of Paris of 1976, also known as the Paris Wine Tasting, was a wine competition in which highly respected French judges blind tasted several top-quality wines from the finest producers in ... Apr 12, 2023 Wine Terms
Maytte Rivera Rain Shadow A rain shadow is an area on a side of a mountain that experiences reduced rainfall and dry conditions. This dry area, on the side opposite to the wind, is called the leeward side. Take for example C... Apr 5, 2023 Wine Terms
Lupe Vazquez Cinco preguntas para Laurent Delassus, International Marketing VP de Opus One La bodega Opus One es el sueño de dos nombres reconocidos, el Barón Philippe de Rothschild, de Chateau Mouton Rothschild en Burdeos, y Robert Mondavi, el viticultor del Valle de Napa, que juntos quisi... Apr 3, 2023 Wine Terms
Maytte Rivera Black Rooster You have probably noticed the figure of a black rooster displayed on bottles of Italian wines from the region of Chianti Classico in Toscana. But, what’s the story behind it and what does it mean? Th... Apr 3, 2023 Wine Terms
Maytte Rivera Altitude Several factors are taken into consideration when selecting a vineyard location and deciding which grape variety to plant, like the climatic conditions that will affect the site. These include latitu... Apr 3, 2023 Wine Terms