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27/11/2020
5 wine serving temperatures
To enjoy a wine to the fullest, we highly recommend paying attention to the serving temperature. It may sound like a detail, but it can actually make a big difference in your wine experience. The right serving temperature allows you to better appreciate the wine's aromas, texture and taste. If the temperature is too low, we can hardly notice any aromas and acidity is accentuated. If it is too warm, you'll basically just notice the alcohol.How to get it right? It depends on the wine. Here's a quick guide to help you get started. What's the best temperature for red wine? Opposite to popular belief, “room temperature” is not the ideal temperature for red wines, especially considering that “room temperature” is not the same in every country. So here are the basics: if it is a light bodied red wine, like Beaujolais, you can enjoy it...
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11/11/2020
5 myths of organic wine
Does it have preservatives? Is it hard to find? Let's tackle the myths and the most common doubts about organic wine. What is an organic wine? There are two things that are very important to mention: First, organic wine is made with organic grapes, this means, grapes free of any chemical agents and certified as such. Second, the care for the environment is paramount in the entire production process.In the organic vineyard management products that may damage the soil are not allowed, natural fertilizers, like compost, are used in order to maintain a healthy soil and preserve its biological balance. The same goes for pesticides and herbicides, all natural; no chemicals are allowed. So, if you're looking in decrease the amount of food related chemical intake, organic food and organic wine are good options.Another benefit of organic wine is...
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27/10/2020
Wine as a Christimas gift. How to choose the best option?
Christmas is coming, a time of celebration and love in which people usually express their affection by exchanging gifts. A good wine is always a great option for those who enjoy a glass, especially since there is a wide range of options to satisfy any palate. How to choose a good wine? The most important thing is quality. It is a special gift, so we must look for the best option. Cono Sur is recognized for its sustainable practices and care for the environment, which translates to quality wines.Our portfolio features wines of different varieties and prices. Our most emblematic label is the Bicicleta Pinot Noir, #1 Pinot Noir wine in the UK.In addition to this, you could take into account the following recommendations: Personal preference If they like full bodies red wines, Cono Sur's Single Vineyard Syrah 2018 could be a good option....
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15/10/2020
All about our Organic Sauvignon Blanc
We are facing a significant change in consumer behaviour. More than ever, we are aware and concerned about our environmental impact and personal health; and that is why consumers have gradually demanded products that are as natural as possible in every category: clothing items, beauty and cleaning products, food and of course, wine.The global trend points towards the consumption of organic products, and the wine industry is no exception: today it is easier to find a vegan and organic wine, than it was a few years ago. Characteristics of an organic wine The production of an organic wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or any other variety, involves minimal or no intervention of artificial agents in the entire manufacturing process, from vineyard to bottling. In other words, it is a more natural wine, made in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem....
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