New Zealand wines reflect the southernmost land of the wine world and is characterised by the ruggedness of the mountains that hide...
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Malolactic fermentation... with tasting!
It occurred to me to write this article on malolactic fermentation because, as I wait to pick up my car from my...
Israeli wine: history, oenology and pairing
The deep connection between Israel and wine is documented in the Bible, but modern viticulture, and modern Israeli wine, was born in 1848 with the...
South African wines: history, oenology and pairings
Before taking the sommelier course, I had never considered the Republic of South Africa as a place with a vocation for wine production. Yet the wines...
AIS 2022 exam questions: let's study together?
In this article I want to share with you the AIS exam questions that have cropped up over the years and that will be perfect to help you ...
Chinese wine: history, oenology and pairings
Rarely do we talk about Chinese wine, rather the interest revolves around how to sell wine in China or, at the very least, Chinese rice wine that we...
Cellar practices: wine treatments and corrections
Cellar practices are a fundamental step in the production of wine in order to improve its stability and organoleptic qualities....
AIS wine charge: how to calculate the price
As I wrote yesterday in this article on wine cellar management, wine for a restaurant can be a great source of...
Wine cellar: 8 tips for managing it well
The wine cellar can be defined as the cross and delight of every restaurant as it is a double-edged sword: if poorly managed, it can bring the...
AIS wine tasting sheet: visual examination
Observing the wine in the glass allows one to assess clarity, colour with its nuances and consistency, replaced by perlage...
Abruzzo wines: I invite you on a journey
I invite you on a journey... as my beloved Franco Battiato sang, to a country, indeed a splendid region: Abruzzo. I find this song,...
Sommelier courses: tools you learn to use
In sommelier courses, regardless of whether they are held by the Italian Sommelier Association, the Italian Sommelier Foundation or any other...