A downward trend in wine exports has been observed during the last months so far in 2018. Until August exports reached 637 million liters, a figure that is equivalent to 5.8% less in relation to the same period of the year. last year. When analyzing only the month of August 2018 in relation to August of the year 2017 there is an increase of 9.8% in the liters sent, going from 90.4 million liters to 99.3 million liters sent in…
Then we will dedicate some lines to know more about the blends and understand more about how winemakers make these wines and some labels that need to be tested. The blend is much more than just a simple wine. It is about the almost infinite possibility that the oenologist has to combine different components and percentages of these, giving rise to a new type of wine each time the quantities are modified, however minimal they may be, with their particular…
Much has been written about the right ways to store wine so that it does not spoil over time. In previous posts we have talked about this topic, but it is always good to take up the recommendations to keep wine at home. A constant temperature, the isolation of the bottles from light and humidity or conservation in an odor-free space are some of the basic recommendations for keeping wine at home in perfect conditions. Learn more about Chilean wines…
It was winter in the southern hemisphere and the heat begins to show and soon will come summer, sunny season, heat and, although most people love it, it is a few months that endanger the good condition of the wines Then we can see what effects heat has on wines and how to avoid them. Heat is undoubtedly one of the indisputable enemies of wine wines, as it directly affects the organoleptic characteristics of wines: less aromas, unwanted flavors and…