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The Quiet Role of Oak: Aging Wine Without Losing Its Soul

The Quiet Role of Oak: Aging Wine Without Losing Its Soul

The Quiet Role of Oak: Aging Wine Without Losing Its SoulAldo Bove
Published on: 12/01/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in modern wine culture is that oak should be obvious. In many commercial wine styles — particularly those inspired by certain California and Napa Valley expressions — oak becomes a dominant sensory element. Vanilla, coconut, smoke, and toast often overpower the grape itself...

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Understanding Dry Wine This January

Understanding Dry Wine This January

Understanding Dry Wine This JanuaryAldo Bove
Published on: 05/01/2026

When I describe Corash Cannonau Riserva as dry, I’m not talking about a sensation. I’m talking about sugar — or rather, the lack of it. Wine begins as grape juice, naturally rich in sugar. During fermentation, yeast transforms that sugar into alcohol. In the case of Corash, fermentation is allowed to finish completely, leaving only trace amounts of residual sugar. Nothing is added. Nothing is masked...

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Why Classic Method Sparkling Wines Are More Expensive Than Prosecco

Why Classic Method Sparkling Wines Are More Expensive Than Prosecco

Why Classic Method Sparkling Wines Are More Expensive Than ProseccoAldo Bove
Published on: 22/12/2025

Many of you ask me about the difference between Prosecco-style bubbles and Champagne-style sparkling wines. In Italy, we call Champagne-style wines the “Classic Method”. The main reason they cost more? It’s all in how they’re mada...

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Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) Method

Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) Method

Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) MethodAldo Bove
Published on: 15/12/2025

As we get closer to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, bubbles naturally take center stage. As a winemaker, I’m often asked why Prosecco feels so different from other sparkling wines—lighter, fruitier, and simply easier to enjoy...

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