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5 Reasons Why Great Wine Starts with Geography

5 Reasons Why Great Wine Starts with Geography

February 27, 2017 By Rhino Wino Leave a Comment

There are 5 reasons why great wine starts with Geography. Climate is one of these reasons. Climate takes into account the weather patterns and atmospheric conditions that can develop wine grapes, or kill them. Rainfall, humidity and wind are a few of these factors. There are dozens of ways to classify climate.

Key Takeaways:

  • Grapes ripen at different speeds, which means that average temperature is a huge component in terms of determining which varieties should be planted in each region.
  • In general, warmer climates allow grapes to fully ripen and mature, developing deep pigments, bold fruit flavors, greater sweetness, and higher alcohol content.
  • On the flip side, cooler climates show a softer side, accentuating white wines’ minerality, maintaining juicy acidity, and ensuring a delicate dance of flavors across the palate.

“In general, warmer climates allow grapes to fully ripen and mature, developing deep pigments, bold fruit flavors, greater sweetness, and higher alcohol content.”

http://winefolly.com/tutorial/5-reasons-why-great-wine-starts-with-geography/

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  2. Rieslings
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