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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vine year

The grape year varies depending on the weather. Winegrowers need experience, patience and flexibility.
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Wein & Käse auf Holztisch mit Rot- und Weisswein, Hintergrund unscharf

Wine & Cheese

Wine and cheese have a history stretching back thousands of years. From just a few ingredients, 1,400 types of wine
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Wine & Lamb

Lamb dishes develop their full flavor with the right wine - a perfect combination for an unforgettable taste experience.
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Wein & Wild: Teller mit Wildgericht und Weinglas auf Holztisch, unscharfer Hintergrund

Wine & Game

A true discovery - the perfect wine that harmonizes wonderfully with game and intensifies the taste experience.
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Winepairing: vier Weingläser mit Rot-, Weiss- und Roséwein auf Holztisch, unscharfer Hintergrund

Winepairing

The right wine for the meal - a virtually never-ending story entitled "Winepairing".
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Wein und BBQ Grillieren mit Weinbegleitung

Wine & BBQ

BBQ, or grilling, as we Swiss call it, is pure joie de vivre - the smell, the anticipation, summer evenings
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Abgang von Rot- und Weisswein in Weingläsern auf Holztisch, unscharfer Hintergrund

Departure

The finish is the taste after swallowing. Long and pleasant indicates quality, short or unpleasant indicates flaws.
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Offenes Buch liegt auf einer rustikalen Holzoberfläche neben einem halb gefüllten Weinglas und einem kleinen grünen Zweig

AOC

AOC was introduced in Geneva in 1988 and in Valais in 1990 as an "Appellation d'origine contrôlée" (controlled designation of
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Appellation Weinregion und Herkunftsbezeichnung

Appellation

The French appellation was introduced in 1935 and is the oldest designation of origin for wine in the world.
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Ein voller, alter Holzeimer mit dunkelblauen Trauben vor unscharfem Weinlaub im Hintergrund

Assemblage

"Assemblage" in viticulture refers to the artful blending of different grape varieties from different sites and vintages.
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Trade fairs spring 2024

The warm rays of sunshine are inviting: discover Swiss cities and enrich your trip with a visit to public exhibitions!
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Vine year 2022

The 2022 vine year was frost-free, characterized by high temperatures, especially in May, which favoured the growth of the vines.
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Wine year 2022

I'm reporting from our vineyard in Salgesch, "alte Sage", to give you a brief insight into our work over the
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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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mushroom saffron sauce with pasta

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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Groups of people toasting with a glass of red wine 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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3 people toasting at a table with a glass of white wine

Wine Tasting

Before bottling, the wine is tasted in the cellar to assess its development in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels.
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Bil with container with harvested grapes

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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Picture of grapes harvested for wine production

Valais 2022 wine harvest

A successful year in the Valais vineyards is drawing to a close - time to take stock of the harvest.
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Diego Mathier mit einem Glas Rotwein und vor vielen Weinfässern

Vintage 2023

The first fermented juices from the 2023 harvest are tasted for quality by Diego Mathier and cellar master Cédric Leyat.
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Picture of a butterfly on grapes

Valais nature

The impressive landscape of Valais often fascinates visitors at first glance and leaves a lasting impression.
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wine trail in the Valais in Salgesch

Wine & Trail

Wine & Trail through the impressive Rhone Valley in Valais - a visit to Diego Mathier
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Nahaufnahme eines Zweigs mit jungen, aus dem Knospen austreibenden Blättern

Autochthonous grape varieties

Autochthonous is derived from the ancient Greek and means native, indigenous, originating here.
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Reihe von Barrique-Holzfässern mit Metallreifen in einem Lagerraum

Barrique

The word "barrique" comes from the Gascon dialect word "barrica" and means barrel.
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Bunter Blumenstrauss als Symbol für ein Bouquet mit verschiedenen Blüten neben zwei Gläsern Rotwein auf dunklem Holztisch

Bouquet

Bouquet comes from the French and describes the characteristic scent of a wine, reminiscent of a bouquet of flowers.
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Abbild zum Thema Chambrieren, Weinglas mit Rotwein auf Holztisch, unscharfer Hintergrund

Chambrating

The term "chambrieren" comes from the French and means to bring wine to room temperature before drinking.
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Abgefüllter Rotwein in Dekanter auf Tisch, unscharfer Hintergrund, Dekantieren sichtbar

Decanting

The term chambrieren comes from the French and means to bring wine to room temperature before drinking.
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Fünf unterschiedlich gefüllte Schnapsgläser auf einem länglichen Holzbrett auf einer rostigen Metalloberfläche

Eau-de-vie

Eau-de-vie means "water of life" and refers to distilled schnapps made from fruit such as cherries, plums, raspberries or apricots.
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Reife Trauben mit Edelfäule auf Weinrebe im Weinberg, unscharfer Hintergrund

Noble rot

Botrytis cinerea makes winegrowers rejoice or despair: noble rot refines wine, but early blight destroys entire vine stocks.
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Nahaufnahme von Trauben, die in eine Maschine zur Entrappung fallen

Stripping

Destemming is the technical term for the process in which the grapes are separated from their stalk structure, the so-called
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Fokus auf Fehlton im Wein

Missing tones

Off-flavors in wine are undesirable tastes or smells that can be caused by various factors.
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Gruppe grüner Glasflaschen in einer Abfüllanlage mit Metallteilen im Hintergrund

Filling

After ageing in tanks or barrels, bottling follows: the process of filling into the final storage and transportation container.
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Flaschengärung von Schaumwein in Weinflaschen auf Holzregal, unscharfer Hintergrund

Bottle fermentation

Bottle fermentation (method champenoise) is a complex process for producing high-quality sparkling wines, especially champagne.
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Verschiedene Weinflaschen nebeneinander, Darstellung von Flaschengrössen auf Holztisch

Bottle sizes

Wine used to be stored in barrels, vats or tubes and was served in jugs until the glass bottle became
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Nahaufnahme einer Person, die ein Weinglas mit Rotwein hält und daran riecht

Final

The "finish" in wine refers to the last impression after swallowing, including taste and mouthfeel.
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Silhouette einer Frau, die ein Weinglas mit goldenem Inhalt an den Lippen hält

Palate

The palate is decisive for the quality assessment of a wine - only here, after the eye and nose, does
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Holzfässer mit Metallreifen, gestapelt in einem Lagerraum

Fermentation

Fermentation is an essential process in wine production in order to achieve the desired result in the wine glass.
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Nahaufnahme von Rotweintropfen, Fokus auf Gerbstoffe im Weinwein

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

Grand Cru means "great growth". In Valais, it denotes a particularly high-quality wine with strict cultivation and production specifications.
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Sanduhr sybolisiert die Haltbarkeit mit roter Flüssigkeit statt Sand vor dunklem Hintergrund

Durability

The key question: Oxygen is a crucial element for shelf life. It causes open wine to oxidize and change its
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Jahrgang – Weinjahrgang und Reifung im Fokus

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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Reihe von unterschiedlich geformten auch , leeren Glasflaschen auf einem Holzregal vor einer Backsteinwand

Jeroboam

Many terms for bottle sizes come from the Bible or myths, but their origin is unclear and their meaning varies
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Magnum Rotwein in einem hölzernen Flaschenhalter auf einer abgenutzten Holzoberfläche mit mehreren Korken daneben

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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Maischegärung in Edelstahlbehältern mit roten Trauben im Weinkeller

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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Weinglas mit Weisswein vor einer rauen, schichtartigen Felswand mit Moosbewuchs

Minerality

Mineral wines have a mouthfeel or aroma reminiscent of minerals.
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Nose

The "nose" of a wine encompasses its aromas in four stages, from immediately after pouring to subtle scents in the
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Verschiedene Weinflaschengrössen inklusive Nebukadnezar – Übersicht der Formate

Nebuchadnezzar

The name Nebuchadnezzar for the 15 liter wine bottle comes from the Bible. Nebuchadnezzar II was an important king of
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Hand hält Refraktometer, andere Hand hält Traube, Tropfen fällt, Messung des Oechslegrades

Oechsle

Thanks to Christian Ferdinand Oechsle, we measure the must weight (sugar-water ratio in grape juice) and predict the alcohol content
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Hand hält ein Weinglas mit Rotwein vor unscharfem Hintergrund

Oenologist

An oenologist is a scientific and technical wine expert who oversees vine cultivation, wine production, ageing and bottling.
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Älterer Mann mit langem weissem Bart hält dunkle Methusalem Weinflasche in beiden Händen

Methuselah

"As old as Methuselah" - who hasn't heard the saying? According to the Old Testament, the biblical forefather is said
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