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The Rise of BARBARESCO: From Underdog to Iconic Wine - with ALDO VACCA
In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with the Barbaresco legend Aldo Vacca, the Managing Director of Produttori del Barbaresco. We discuss on Produttori del Barbaresco's success as a wine cooperative, the rich history of Barbaresco region and how single vineyards (MGAs) of Barbaresco and Barolo were mapped.
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📒Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained by David Bird: https://amzn.to/3e2qBNb
📕 Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking (by Jamie Goode): https://amzn.to/3ygtuAC
📘 The Oxford Companion to Wine (by Jancis Robinson): https://amzn.to/49Wwe7V
📙 Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours (by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz): https://amzn.to/3RCAheM
📗 A Life Uncorked (by Hugh Johnson): https://amzn.to/3M5yeyQ
📓 Drinking with the Valkyries (by Andrew Jefford): https://amzn.to/45mGBOG
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*CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Introduction
1:47 – On Aldo Vacca & Produttori del Barbaresco
3:58 – What it means to be a wine cooperative
9:09 – How quality is measured and maintained
11:33 – Why Produttori del Barbaresco works exclusively with Nebbiolo
13:42 – The emergence and evolution of the Barbaresco region
19:02 – When and how Nebbiolo gained popularity
22:55 – Why Nebbiolo thrives in Langhe, Piedmont
25:52 – The origins of the name “Nebbiolo”
27:40 – The rise of single-vineyard Barbaresco wines
32:40 – How Barbaresco’s single vineyards were mapped
42:07 – Key factors in defining single-vineyard sites
45:55 – Consumer reaction to single-vineyard Barbaresco wines
49:45 – Planting vineyards on Barbaresco’s northern slopes
53:55 – Produttori del Barbaresco’s Langhe Nebbiolo explained
55:22 – Debunking a wine myth
57:16 – Informal part
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Why Pinot Blanc & Blaufränkisch Are Austria’s Hidden Wine Gems – With Georg Prieler
In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Austrian winemaker Georg Prieler of Weingut Prieler. We discuss why he works with Pinot Blanc grape variety, the versatility of Blaufränkisch, the impact of climate change on viticulture and many other exciting topics.
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📗 The Wines of Piemonte by David Way: https://amzn.to/4igXrG4
📓 Flawless: Understanding Faults in Wine by Jamie Goode: https://amzn.to/3eb7AYP
📒Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained by David Bird: https://amzn.to/3e2qBNb
📕 Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking (by Jamie Goode): https://amzn.to/3ygtuAC
📘 The Oxford Companion to Wine (by Jancis Robinson): https://amzn.to/49Wwe7V
📙 Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours (by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz): https://amzn.to/3RCAheM
📗 A Life Uncorked (by Hugh Johnson): https://amzn.to/3M5yeyQ
📓 Drinking with the Valkyries (by Andrew Jefford): https://amzn.to/45mGBOG
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@NoSediment, as I am posting weekly videos on all things wine and monthly wine podcast episodes.
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*CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Introduction
5:08 Why did Georg choose to work with Pinot Blanc?
8:10 Working with Pinot Blanc and its role in winemaking
11:08 How does Georg approach oak in winemaking?
17:02 Blaufränkisch: One of the best cool-vintage red grape varieties
24:23 Working with soil high in lime content
28:12 Traditional vs. innovative winemaking
32:21 How winemaking differs depending on the vintage
38:04 Climate change and strategies to tackle it
43:13 Debunking wine myths
44:00 Informal part
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Beyond Pinot & Chardonnay: On Champagne’s Forgotten Grapes with AURÉLIEN LAHERTE
In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with winemaker Aurélien Laherte of Champagne Laherte Frères. We explore his passion for working with all the permitted grape varieties of Champagne, crafting single-vineyard Champagnes, and other fascinating topics surrounding the world’s greatest sparkling wine—Champagne.
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*CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Introduction
1:03 About Aurelien and the winery4:46 How Aurelien’s global experience shaped his winemaking?8:39 Working with all allowed grapes of Champagne12:04 Which grapes are the most challenging to work with?16:14 Role of grape clones22:29 On biodynamic and organic winegrowing26:48 About 2024 vintage & the impact of the climate change34:16 Role of terroir & making single vineyard Champagnes49:44 On winemaking decisions53:49 Debunking a wine myth
59:18 Informal part
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1:00:21
What Makes FINE WINE…Fine? (With Wine Pros Andrew Jefford & Aigars Nords)
I sat down with Andrew Jefford (wine writer & columnist) and Aigards Nords (organizer of Riga Wine & Champagne) to discuss what is a "fine wine" and how this concept has changed over the years. Of course, no wine discussion is complete without a wine tasting and we tasted in blind four amazing wines along the way.
This is the newest episode of "Talk Under the VVine", a segment I started recently on the No Sediment channel.
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📒 Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained by David Bird: https://amzn.to/3e2qBNb
📕 Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking (by Jamie Goode): https://amzn.to/3ygtuAC
📘 The Oxford Companion to Wine (by Jancis Robinson): https://amzn.to/3ryy0H6
📙Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours (by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz): https://amzn.to/3RCAheM
📗 A Life Uncorked (by Hugh Johnson): https://amzn.to/3M5yeyQ
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*CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Introduction
2:47 How the definition of "fine wine" has changed over the years
10:00 Is Ageability a perquisite for fine wine?
14:30 Should fine wine express its terroir?
22:20 Tasting fine wine No. 1
30:30 Fine wine and big vs small wineries
35:08 Tasting fine wine No. 2
45:05 Should fine wine be "clean"? (Natural wines, Brett)
54:50 Is fine wine the best wine?
57:35 Tasting fine wine No. 3
1:07:40 Is fine wine also about people who make them?
1:12:08 Tasting fine wine No. 4
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1:21:17
Mastering Wine in the Digital Age with KONSTANTIN BAUM Master of Wine
In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sat down with fellow wine educator and YouTuber, Konstantin Baum, Master of Wine (@KonstantinBaumMasterofWine ). We discussed his journey to achieving the Master of Wine title, starting his YouTube channel, and the role of social media in wine education.
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🏳️ Riedel Polishing Cloth: https://amzn.to/3izWJcx
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Some of my favorite WINE BOOKS:
📓 Flawless: Understanding Faults in Wine by Jamie Goode: https://amzn.to/3eb7AYP
📒 Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained by David Bird: https://amzn.to/3e2qBNb
📕 Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking (by Jamie Goode): https://amzn.to/3ygtuAC
📘 The Oxford Companion to Wine (by Jancis Robinson): https://amzn.to/3ryy0H6
📙Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours (by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz): https://amzn.to/3RCAheM
📗 A Life Uncorked (by Hugh Johnson): https://amzn.to/3M5yeyQ
📓 Drinking with the Valkyries (by Andrew Jefford): https://amzn.to/45mGBOG
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel / @nosediment , as I am posting weekly videos on all things wine and monthly wine podcast episodes.
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*CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Introduction
1:40 On Konstantin Baum and his wine journey
7:40 Is Wine tasting a talent or skill?
9:53 Master of Wine vs Master Sommelier
12:21 Konstantin's journey to Master of Wine
17:25 What opportunities did Master of Wine title open to Konstantin?
19:07 Role of social media in educating wine consumer
23:27 Dealing with misinformation about wine on social media
25:37 Dealing with negative comments on social media
29:15 How & why Konstantin started his YouTube channel
36:50 What's next for Konstantin's YouTube channel?
40:57 Digital vs in-person wine education & Cellar Class courses
46:50 Staying objective in communicating about wine
53:47 Debunking a wine myth
55:55 Informal part
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Monthly podcast on all things wine with winemakers, wine writers & critics and other industry professionals.
Be sure to check out No Sediment YouTube channel, where I post weekly videos about wine: youtube.com/@nosediment