Daily Wine News: Wine Caves

Posted by | Posted in Wine News | Posted on 12-30-2021

Some California wineries want to replicate Champagne’s underground wine caves. But should they? Nicole MacKay delves into the appeal of caves in Wine Enthusiast. “Aside from natural temperature control, caves have a firm upper hand for long-term sparkling wine storage. The darkness means that transparent glass bottles won’t see the adverse effects of natural or artificial light…The geological risks of building underground should be heavily weighed before blasting begins. Additionally, the inherent risks of people working below Earth’s surface day-to-day should also be considered.”

Franco Ziliani, the winemaker and revered “founding father” of Northern Italy’s Franciacorta sparkling wine appellation, died of natural causes over the weekend at his home on the shores of the appellation’s Lake Iseo, reports Wine Spectator. The winemaker and co-founder of Berlucchi was 90.

In Club Oenologique, Adam Lechmere profiles Peter Mondavi Jr., who despite being co-proprietor of Napa’s oldest winery, and from a line of legendary winemakers, still has ambitions he’s yet to achieve.

In the Drop, Meg Maker offers a plethora of sparkling wine facts.

Hans van Leeuwen reports on how winemakers are looking to cut emissions by using a new flat bottle design in the Financial Review. (subscription req.)

In Forbes, Liz Thach explores how the International Wineries for Climate Action members are working to decarbonize the global wine industry.

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