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In Italian wines, DOC and DOCG are classifications that signify different attributes: DOC – Denominazione di Origine Controllata (Controlled Designation of Origin): This classification was established in 1963 It ensures that wines are made in a sp...
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The Humboldt Current, a chilly current that flows right beside Chile’s coastal wine regions, plays a big role in the climate and how grapes ripen. Two popular grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, are grown in Chile’s coastal wine regions. T...
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As we discovered last time, the Humboldt Current generates a river of cold water that profoundly impacts the Chile’s coastal climate. This cold water current cools the air over the sea, leading to a classic thermal inversion during the summer months....
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Behind some of the most distinctive wines of Chile lies an ocean current that has a major effect on vineyards in this area, not to mention weather patterns across the globe. How is it possible that a tropical latitude can produce cold-climate wines ...
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