Nature & Terroir
Soil, climate and diversity as the basis of structure and freshness.
What is laid down in the vineyard cannot be produced later in the cellar. These texts show why.
What is laid down in the vineyard cannot be produced later in the cellar. These texts show why.
Ökologische Resilienz
In viticulture, ecological resilience is often equated with resistance. This refers to a vineyard's ability to "withstand" drought, heavy rain, or pest pressure. This oversimplification...
Linkes vs Rechtes Ufer
Left and right bank: Style instead of hierarchy is rarely clear-cut. Context clarifies which interpretations are plausible in practice—and where misunderstandings arise. This article explores...
Phenolische Reife
Phenolic maturity is often treated as a measurable target: reached or missed, "green" or "ripe." This view underestimates the complexity. In context, phenolic maturity describes...
Mineralität im Wein
Minerality is one of the most frequently used and yet least defined terms in wine terminology. In context, it is less a cause than a...
Textur
Texture describes how a wine feels in the mouth – not what it tastes like. It's a matter of mouthfeel: whether a wine feels creamy,...
Integration
In wine, integration describes the state where acidity, tannin, alcohol, and aroma no longer stand out individually but are perceived as a cohesive impression. You...
Abgang
The finish is the impression a wine leaves after you've swallowed it – and it often reveals more about its drinkability than any vintage year....
Parzellierung: Sinn und Unsinn
In viticulture, vineyard parcelling is often presented as a quality indicator. Separately vinified single vineyard sites are considered an expression of particular precision. This equation...
Den Ort lesen: Terroir als Aufgabe
Terroir is frequently used in wine as an argument for origin. It refers to a geographical identity that supposedly guarantees quality. This interpretation is convenient...
Klimawandel und Reife
Climate change is often described in viticulture as a matter of rising temperatures, primarily referring to higher alcohol content. This oversimplification is insufficient.Climate change is...
Biodiversität: Der leise Puffer
Biodiversity is often described as an ecological ideal in viticulture. This refers to the greatest possible diversity of plants and animals around the vineyard. This...
Struktur
Structure is the framework of a wine: the interplay of acidity, tannin, alcohol, and extract that gives it backbone. It doesn't describe what a wine...
Selektion im Weinberg
Selection in the vineyard is often understood as particularly strict selection. This refers to the removal of individual grapes or the reduction of the harvest...
Terroir als System
Terroir in wine is often reduced to soil type. Limestone, clay, or gravel are then considered the decisive explanation for style and quality. This simplification...
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux ist eine reine Rotwein-Appellation am rechten Ufer der Garonne: ein 60 Kilometer langes, kaum fünf Kilometer breites Band von Bordeaux flussaufwärts...
Großer Jahrgang
Ein großer Bordeaux-Jahrgang entsteht weniger aus gutem Wetter als aus einer bestimmten Reihenfolge: eine gleichmäßige Blüte im Juni, ein Sommer, der die Reben leicht trocken...
Bordeaux Blanc
Die weißen Trauben kommen zuerst herein, oft noch im Dunkeln, und zwischen der Entscheidung und der Lese liegen selten mehr als ein paar Tage. Weißwein...
Rebsorten
Auf dem Kellerboden stehen die Sorten getrennt, jede in ihrem Behälter, und der Unterschied zwischen ihnen ist im Glas nach wenigen Minuten deutlicher als jede...
Bio, HVE & Naturwein
Die vier Begriffe stehen oft nebeneinander auf derselben Karte, prüfen aber jeweils etwas anderes. Bio ist europäisch geregelt und legt fest, welche Mittel im Weinberg...