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Larissa Mathier speaks in the OBT Podcast

Larissa Mathier in the OBT Podcast

Larissa Mathier in the OBT podcast: Between vines, numbers and digitalization - insights into the family business in Valais.
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Cave de l'Hospice de Salquenen - La Folie wine line and historical wine tradition in the Valais

Cave de l’Hospice de Salquenen

With this new chapter in Valais wine culture, Diego is launching a new line of wines with his own unmistakable
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Dessert wine collection from Mathier - Overview of sweet white and red wines

The best dessert wine: sweet delights

Sweet wines are often produced in wine regions and traditionally served with dessert or cheese.
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Spirits collection: Overview of selected Swiss spirits in focus

Discover the world of spirits

Egyptians, Greeks and Romans already knew the art of traditional spirit distillation.
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White and red wine glasses - focus on cuvée wines from Mathier

Cuvée wine

In France, the word cuvée refers to both blends of several grape varieties and wines from a single vineyard.
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Mathier white wine collection - selection of high-quality white wines from Valais

The best white wine for every occasion

In 2022, for the first time, more white and rosé wines were consumed than red wines, at just over half.
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Ripe grapes on a vine with green leaves on a dark background.

Johannisberg wine

Johannisberg is not a varietal name, but a wine name. In Valais, Johannisberg is made from 100% Sylvaner grapes.
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Merlot grapes on the vine - red grapes for Merlot wine

Merlot

Merlot comes from the Bordelais in southwest France, a region known for its top grape varieties.
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White Petite Arvine grapes on the vine - aromatic basis for Petite Arvine wine

Petite Arvine – the outstanding Valais wine

Petite Arvine comes 100% from the Valais, first cultivated in 1602 above Sion.
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Diolinoir - red grapevine and grapes of the modern variety

Discover Diolinoir: Swiss grape variety of the future

The Diolinoir grape variety was bred in 1970 and is a cross between Rouge de Diolly (Robin Noir) and Pinot
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White Viognier grape on the vine - aromatic basis for Viognier white wine

Viognier: All information about the grape variety

Viognier is just one of many excellent Valais white wines in our range.
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Mathier sparkling wine collection - selection of fine sparkling wines and semi-sparkling wines

Sparkling wine: the perfect companion

The history of sparkling wine dates back to antiquity; Dom Pérignon perfected the second fermentation in the 17th century.
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White Amigne grapes on the vine - typical grape variety for Valais white wine

Amigne – long-established and appreciated

Amigne is an ancient, autochthonous grape variety that only thrives in Valais. It is considered the "home grape" of the
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Cabernet Sauvignon grape - characteristic red grape for red wine

Cabernet Sauvignon wine

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely cultivated grape variety in the world and is found in almost all important wine
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A bunch of green Chardonnay grapes with a green leaf and a piece of vine on a textured gray surface

Chardonnay: a versatile grape variety with style

Chardonnay is cultivated worldwide and adapts well to different climatic zones. It is known for its versatility.
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Pinot gris / Grigio - Red grapes with green leaves on a round wooden tray against a dark background

Valais Pinot gris: the diversity of a classic

Pinot Gris: Originally from Champagne/Burgundy, it spread via Hungary to Germany and Switzerland.
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White Malvoisie grapes on the vine - aromatic basis for Malvoisie wine

The dazzling Malvoisie

Malvoisie, Valais Pinot Gris (Pinot Noir), comes from the sweet Italian grape variety Malvasia.
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Ripe Ancellotta grapes - the basis for Ancellotta red wine

Ancellotta, the Emilia-Romagna specialty

Ancellotta, noble vine from Emilia-Romagna, Lambrusco relative, rare and with unknown parent varieties.
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Wine glass with red wine, carafe and overturned basket with red and purple grapes on a dark background

The best red wines for every taste

The oldest wine press for red wine, from Damascus, is around 8,000 years old and the oldest known of its
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Fresh Gamaret red grapes with green leaves on a gray background, ideal for snacks or desserts.

Gamaret: Switzerland’s red wine specialty

Gamaret: Swiss new variety from Gamay & Reichensteiner, known for its red color and robustness.
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Cluster of white Chasselas grapes with green leaves on a dark vine against a black background

Chasselas – good & noble in camouflage

Chasselas, Fendant or Chasselas: the grape variety adapts flexibly to the soil and climate.
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Close-up of a vine with dark blue Syrah grapes and green leaves against a dark background

Syrah / Shiraz

Syrah/Shiraz is the same grape variety that produces fruity wines or complex aromas such as leather and chocolate.
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Glasses of rosé wine and white wine on a wooden table, ideal for social occasions.

The best rosé wines for every taste

Rosé wine, once called Vinum Clarum, was first officially distinguished from red wine by Napoleon III in 1860.
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White wine grapes Fendant on the vine

Fendant – the great pride of the Valais

The people of Valais did it right. After the red Dôle (1959), they also protected the white Fendant (1966).
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White Heida grape - aromatic grape variety for Valais white wine

Heida wine

Heida, known since time immemorial in Valais, is a white wine whose name stands for its characterful taste.
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Branch with two bunches of dark Gamay red wine grapes and a large green vine leaf against a dark background

Gamay

Among the many Valais red wines in our range, Gamay is a particularly recommendable one.
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Ermitage light grapes as a close-up on a green background

Discover the Ermitage wine

Ermitage is a Valais white wine made from Marsanne blanche or Roussane. Marsanne blanche comes from the northern Rhone Valley.
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Marsanne white wine grapes on the vine - Origin of the grape variety

The charming Marsanne

Marsanne was mentioned in 1781 and blended with Roussanne. Cultivated 80 years later in Victoria, Australia.
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White Pinot Blanc grape - aromatic grape variety for white wine

The best Pinot Blanc wines for every occasion

Pinot Blanc, known since the 14th century, produces an elegant wine with aromas of white citrus fruits.
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Ripe Humagne Blanc grapes with a green leaf on the vine.

Humagne Blanc / Humagne Blanche white wine

Humagne blanc: A fresh, pure white wine with a lively note and a radiant golden yellow color.
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Humagne Rouge grapes and green vine leaf on a vine against a dark background

Humagne Rouge red wine

Cornalin from the Aosta Valley shines deep red with fiery reflections - hence the name "Hell's wine".
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Two bunches of Pinot Noir grapes hang from a gnarled vine with large leaves

Pinot Noir wine – the king of red wines

Pinot Noir is one of the oldest and most important noble grapes and has been known in Burgundy since the
  • Grapes
Two bunches of Muscat grapes hanging on a vine with green leaves in a vineyard

Muscat: a classic among the grape varieties

Old grape variety Muscat blanc, probably from Asia Minor, historically linked to Greece & Italy.
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Silvaner white wine grapes on vine, green and ripe

The best Silvaner for beginners and wine lovers

Silvaner originates from Austria and was first planted in Franconia in Germany in 1659.
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White wine production - row of large wooden barrels in a brightly lit, rustic cellar room with wooden beams and floor

White wine production

Wine production (vinification): White wine from white or red grapes, harvested Sept.-Oct., ice wine partly until Jan.
  • Wine Knowledge
Ripe dark blue grapes of the Cornalin variety on a vine with green leaves against a dark background

Cornalin | Red grape variety

Cornalin, once almost lost, is now one of the most important red grape varieties in Valais.
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Icon of a red wine glass

Podcast Hospices de Salquenen

In the 13th century, the Knights of St. John came to Salgesch, probably because of the wine. Hospices de Salquenen
  • Podcast
Dôle grapes on a gnarled vine with a large vine leaf in the background

Valais Dôle (wine)

The first vines arrived in Valais in 1850. The name "Dôle" was originally associated with the Gamay grape variety.
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Illustration of red wine production - wooden crate with several red wine grapes and green leaves on wooden slats

Red wine production

The winemaking is similar, but the processes are different: white wine is pressed directly, red and rosé afterwards.
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Wine aperitif - a stylish introduction to moments of pleasure

Aperitif

Before we look at aperitifs and matching wines, let's take a look at some interesting aspects of aperitifs.
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Image of wine glass with red wine, focus on color depth and light reflections

Color depth

The depth of color and clarity of a wine characterize its visual impression and indicate its quality and purity.
  • Wine Knowledge
Several hands fill white wine glasses with light-colored wine at a wooden table in front of a window with stained glass windows. With a red YouTube video icon with the text ARTICLE WITH VIDEO.

Chasselas tasting 2022

The 2022 vintage of Chasselas is currently being tasted at Salon Bleu in the Mathier family winery.
  • Vines
Close-up of a grape vine with ripe, dark blue grapes and green leaves. With a red YouTube video symbol with the text ARTICLE WITH VIDEO

Fitness and vitality

The main work in 2024 is done, now the véraison begins - time for fitness and vitality in the vineyard.
  • Vines
Frozen vines in a vineyard with the text banner 'ARTICLE WITH VIDEO' and a YouTube icon in the center of the image.

Frost

Between December and February, frost can damage vines in the Rhone Valley if temperatures fall below -20 °C.
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Vines with green leaves in a vineyard against a cloudy sky and mountains in the background. With a red YouTube video icon with text ARTICLE WITH VIDEO.

Spring precipitation

The vines grow well without frost damage until the end of May, but the rainfall in spring worries the winegrowers.
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Brown brick wall with a round logo showing a bottle and six glasses, above the text 'ARTICLE WITH VIDEO' with a red YouTube symbol on the left.

6glasses1bottle – Wine talk with Diego Mathier

6glasses1bottle celebrated the success of the red wine L'Ambassadeur de Domain Diego Mathier in Switzerland on Sept. 4, 2022.
  • Family, Wallis
People working by hand in the vineyard with yellow crates in the background and the text 'ARTICLE WITH VIDEO' in a brown bar.

Manual labor in the vineyard

Manual work in the vineyard makes every wine special - quality and character can be felt in every bottle.
  • Vines, Wallis
Four hands toast with wine glasses containing different types of wine. With a red YouTube video symbol with the text ARTICLE WITH VIDEO

Fall fairs

Autumn not only brings the grape harvest, but also a variety of autumn fairs throughout Switzerland.
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Wooden sculpture of a male figure with horns holding a tray with a wine bottle in front of a red wall in a restaurant. With a red YouTube video icon with text ARTICLE WITH VIDEO.

Lucifer

The archangel Michael fought against Lucifer and his rebels who rose up against God's will.
  • Family
Cheese fondue with fondue pot, bread cubes and wine on the table, warm atmosphere

Cheese fondue

Cheese fondue and Swiss wine are a classic, but every connoisseur has their own preferences.
  • Kitchen

Vine year

The grape year varies depending on the weather. Winegrowers need experience, patience and flexibility.
  • Vines
Wine & cheese on wooden table with red and white wine, background blurred

Wine & Cheese

Wine and cheese combine tradition: 1,400 wines and 4,000 types of cheese are made from just a few ingredients worldwide.
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Wine & Lamb

Wine and lamb harmonize perfectly: lamb dishes develop their full aroma with the right wine.
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Wine & game: plate with game dish and wine glass on wooden table, blurred background

Wine & Game

A true discovery - the perfect wine that harmonizes wonderfully with game and intensifies the taste experience.
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Winepairing: four wine glasses with red, white and rosé wine on wooden table, blurred background

Winepairing

The right wine for the meal - a virtually never-ending story entitled "Winepairing".
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Wine and BBQ - barbecuing with wine accompaniment

Wine & BBQ

Wine & BBQ combine joie de vivre, fragrance and anticipation - perfect summer evenings full of enjoyment and conviviality.
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Finish of red and white wine in wine glasses on wooden table, blurred background

Departure

The finish describes the aftertaste: long and fine is high quality, short or unpleasant indicates faults.
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Open book, wine glass and green branch on wood, symbol of AOC wine and controlled origin.

AOC

AOC was introduced in Geneva in 1988 and in Valais in 1990 and stands for the controlled designation of origin.
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Appellation wine region and designation of origin

Appellation

The French appellation was introduced in 1935 and is the oldest designation of origin for wine in the world.
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A full, old wooden bucket with dark blue grapes for assemblage in front of blurred vine leaves in the background

Assemblage

"Assemblage" in viticulture refers to the blending of different grape varieties from different sites and vintages.
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Several people toast with wine glasses containing different drinks. With a red YouTube video symbol with the text ARTICLE WITH VIDEO.

Trade fairs spring 2024

Warm rays of sunshine lure visitors to Swiss cities - spring trade fairs make every excursion special.
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Vines with green leaves in a vineyard under a blue sky, above a brown banner with the YouTube symbol and the text 'ARTICLE WITH VIDEO'.

Vine year 2022

The 2022 vine year was frost-free, characterized by high temperatures, especially in May, which favoured the growth of the vines.
  • Vines
Green vine leaves on a vine in front of stony ground, above a brown banner with the white text 'ARTICLE WITH VIDEO' and a red YouTube symbol.

Wine year 2022

I'm reporting from our "Alte Sage" vineyard in Salgesch to give you a brief update on the 2022 wine year.
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Vintage 2022: Picture of Nadia and Diego Mathier at the wine tasting

New 2022 vintage

The cellaring of the new 2022 vintage in the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen cellar is in full swing.
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Plate with tagliatelle and mushroom saffron sauce on a wooden base next to a pan with sauce

Mushroom sauce

Fresh mushrooms such as chanterelles, porcini mushrooms and birch mushrooms are a culinary delight and herald the arrival of fall.
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The Mathier family toasting with a glass of top wines in the wine cellar

Top wines

A top wine is created like a top menu: with care, experience and the right timing for perfect results.
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Nadia, Diego and Cédric toasting with a glass of white wine at a wine tasting table

Wine Tasting

During wine tasting, the wine is tested to assess its development in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels.
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Wine harvest 2023: Large bucket of green grapes being tipped into a wine processing machine by two people, in the background a house with flower boxes.

Wine harvest 2023

The 2023 grape harvest in Salgesch has begun. Muscat is harvested at Mathier and later refined into Muscat La Fiancée.
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Valais 2022 grape harvest: Two people standing at an open loading area, one holding a bunch of grapes, a large metal container with grapes hanging in the background.

Valais 2022 wine harvest

The Valais 2022 grape harvest comes to an end - first assessment of a successful year in the vineyards.
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Diego and Cédric with a glass of red wine from the 2023 vintage and in front of many wine barrels

Vintage 2023

The first juices of the 2023 vintage are tested by Diego and Cédric to ensure the highest quality.
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Valais nature: close-up of a butterfly with orange-black wings on a bunch of grapes in a vineyard.

Valais nature

Valais nature impresses at first glance and leaves a lasting impression on every visitor.
  • Vines, Wallis
Wine and Trail: Vineyards with hikers on a trail in front of a mountain panorama and a town in the valley

Wine & Trail

Wine & Trail through the impressive Rhone Valley in Valais - a visit to Diego Mathier
  • Vines, Wallis
Autochthonous: close-up of a branch with young leaves sprouting from the buds

Autochthonous grape varieties

Autochthonous is derived from the ancient Greek and means native, indigenous, originating here.
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Row of barrique wooden barrels with metal hoops in a storage room

Barrique

The word "barrique" comes from the Gascon dialect word "barrica" and means barrel.
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Colorful bouquet of flowers as a symbol for a bouquet with different blossoms next to two glasses of red wine on a dark wooden table

Bouquet

Bouquet describes the typical scent of a wine, reminiscent of a fresh bouquet of flowers.
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Image on the subject of chambrating, wine glass with red wine on a wooden table, blurred background

Chambrating

The term "chambrieren" comes from the French and means to bring wine to room temperature before drinking.
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Bottled red wine in decanter on table, blurred background, decanting visible

Decanting

Decanting separates the wine from the sediment, aerates it and releases its aromas.
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Eau-de-vie theme - Five differently filled shot glasses on an elongated wooden board on a rusty metal surface

Eau-de-vie

Eau-de-vie, the "water of life", refers to distilled fruit brandies made from cherries, plums or apricots.
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Ripe grapes with noble rot on vine in vineyard, blurred background

Noble rot

Noble rot occurs in warm fall weather, increases the sugar content and makes wines sweet and long-lasting.
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Close-up of grapes falling into a de-stemming machine

Stripping

Destemming is the process by which the grapes are separated from the stalk before fermentation begins.
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Focus on missing tone: person in white shirt and black vest holding a wine glass with red wine and an open wine bottle in a bar or wine cellar

Missing tones

Off-flavors occur in wine when undesirable odor or taste notes occur due to various factors.
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Group of green glass bottles in a bottling plant with metal parts in the background

Filling

After ageing in tanks or barrels, the wine is bottled and placed in its storage and transportation container.
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Bottle fermentation of sparkling wine in wine bottles on wooden shelf, blurred background

Bottle fermentation

Bottle fermentation is a meticulous process for the production of champagne and other high-quality sparkling wines.
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Various wine bottles next to each other, display of bottle sizes on wooden table

Bottle sizes

Wines used to be stored in barrels or tubes until glass bottles and bottle sizes became established in the 19th
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Close-up of a person holding a wine glass with red wine and smelling it. Focus on the final finish

Final

The "finish" in wine refers to the last impression after swallowing, including taste and mouthfeel.
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Silhouette of a woman holding a wine glass with golden contents to her lips, focus on the palate

Palate

Only the palate shows how good a wine really is - its full potential is revealed after the eye and
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Wooden barrels with metal hoops, stacked in a storage room for fermentation

Fermentation

Fermentation is a key step in wine production that is decisive for the taste and aroma in the glass.
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Close-up of red wine drops, focus on tannins in the wine

Tannins

Tannins in wine are important, but both too much and too little can have a negative effect on the taste.
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Grand Cru

In Valais, Grand Cru refers to wines of the highest quality that are produced according to strict cultivation and production
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Hourglass with red liquid symbolizes the shelf life of wine against a dark background

Durability

A decisive factor for shelf life is oxygen, which can oxidize open wine and change its taste.
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Vintage - focus on vintage and maturation

Vintage

The vintage of a wine is the year in which the grapes were harvested and has a significant influence on
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Row of empty glass bottles of different sizes and shapes, including Jeroboam, on wooden shelf in front of brick wall

Jeroboam

Jeroboam and other bottle sizes often come from the Bible or myths, but their origin is unclear.
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Magnum of red wine in a wooden bottle holder on a worn wooden surface with several corks next to it

Magnum

"Magnum" has been used for bottle sizes since the 18th century and is derived from the Latin for "the big
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Hand reaches into a mash of crushed grapes in a fermentation vat

Mash fermentation

Mash is the mixture of must, berry skins and seeds. Without destemming, stems and stalks are also included.
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Maceration

Maceration is a physical process in which ingredients are dissolved from a body by soaking in liquid.
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Wine glass with white wine in front of a rough, layered rock face with moss growth. Symbol for minerality in wine

Minerality

Mineral wines develop a pleasant minerality that is evident in the aroma and mouthfeel.
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Nose - smelling wine properly and tasting

Nose

The nose of a wine ranges from immediate aromas when poured to subtle scents that linger in the empty glass.
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Various wine bottle sizes including Nebuchadnezzar - overview of formats

Nebuchadnezzar

"Nebuchadnezzar" is the name of the 15-liter bottle of wine, named after the famous Babylonian king.
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Hand holds refractometer, other hand holds grape, drops fall, measurement of the Oechsle degree

Oechsle

Thanks to Christian Ferdinand Oechsle, we measure the must weight and predict the subsequent alcohol content in the wine.
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Oenologist holding a wine glass with red wine in front of a blurred background

Oenologist

An oenologist is the expert who controls the vines, wine production and bottling and ensures quality.
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