The flavor of earth in wine of California
Discover the of California wines revealing the of earth flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
With its mountains, valleys, plains and plateaus, California's topography is as Complex as its Climate, offering winemakers a bewildering array of terroirs. California wines have only gained worldwide recognition in recent decades (especially after the 1976 Paris ruling). However, the state's wine history goes back more than 200 years. European vines were first planted in the 18th century, when settlers and missionaries moved up and down the West Coast.
The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration
Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor d'earth of California?
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 32% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Pinot noirIn 18% of wines with flavor d'earth
- ChardonnayIn 17% of wines with flavor d'earth
- ZinfandelIn 11% of wines with flavor d'earth
- MerlotIn 10% of wines with flavor d'earth
- MourvèdreIn 7% of wines with flavor d'earth
- MalbecIn 6% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Cabernet francIn 5% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Petit verdotIn 5% of wines with flavor d'earth
- TempranilloIn 3% of wines with flavor d'earth
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