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Wines of South Africa Export Report 2022: the perception of quality is growing
Despite a decline of 5% in export volumes, the South African wine industry remains focused on its road to recovery following the pandemic. It is positive to see that export value has only seen a 2.4% decline, with Rand per litre on a whole, showing marginal growth as producers navigate rising costs, shipping challenges and…
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Harvest 2022 in the Douro Valley: «Wines never so “light”. And it will be a great Port»
Moderate alcohol and acidity, excellent fruit expression. Contrary to expectations, a low presence of overripe, dry or dehydrated grapes. The 2022 harvest in Douro was one of the most demanding and challenging ever, with a 30 to 50% drop in production. This is assured by the Douro Boys, a group of winemakers who got together…
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Harvest 2022 in Germany «exceptionally early»
The 2022 harvest in Germany will be «exceptionally early’. This is thanks to consistently sunny weather, reminiscent of the hot 2018 vintage. However, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI), the prospects for a high-quality 2022 vintage are ‘very promising’. «This is because most of the vineyards have responded well to the extreme drought – explains…
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Best of Prima dell’Alta Langa 2022: Piedmont’s Metodo classico is at the halfway point
Alta Langa has confirmed itself as the true phenomenon of Italian Metodo Classico sparkling wine production in recent years. Several Piedmontese companies (and not only) are investing in the purchase of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, to expand the range and offer the market a typical and refined bubbly, which is beginning to arouse the…
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Val de Loire Millésime 2022 between certainties (Cabernet Franc) and novelties in Champtoceaux and Anjou
In Val de Loire Millésime 2022, wines made from pure Cabernet Franc are confirmed at a high level in Saumur-Champigny, as much as in Chinon and Bourgueil. The news comes from the western area of the Loire Valley, where Champtoceaux has initiated the procedure for the recognition of Muscadet Cru Communaux (already on the label,…