Enology, what does it consist of?
Hello everyone! Today from Venerable Capital, a trading and distribution company, we want to talk to you about the world of enology.
Spain is in the top 3 worldwide of producing countries in the wine industry. In 2019, production was almost 33 million hectoliters, that is 13% of production worldwide.
What is enology?
Oenology is the science that studies wine in all its facets, from winemaking to tasting. It is a discipline that deals with everything related to wine production, from the selection of grapes to bottling and labeling.
Oenology has a long history, as wine has been one of the oldest and most popular beverages of mankind. This science has developed over the centuries and has evolved into a highly specialized discipline involving chemistry, microbiology and wine industry technology.
The work of winemakers is fundamental to the entire winemaking process, as they are in charge of making critical decisions at every stage of the process. From grape selection, to fermentation, aging and bottling, winemakers must oversee every step to ensure that a high quality wine is produced.
In addition, winemaking also deals with wine tasting, a process in which experts taste and evaluate the wine’s organoleptic properties, such as aroma, flavor, texture and color. This is a fundamental part of the wine production process, as it allows winemakers and producers to evaluate the quality of the final product and make improvements in the future.
In short, enology is a fascinating science that deals with all aspects of wine, from production to tasting. It is an essential discipline for the wine industry and for all those who appreciate this age-old beverage.
Curiosities
- France is the largest wine producer in Europe followed by Italy and Spain.
- The original wines are almost all colorless.
- Depending on the wine, the cork will be one ay or another. It also prevents oxygen entering the bottle.
- The same things happens with the size of glasses, it varies depending on whether it is white wine (smaller), or red.
Study enology
Enology is a profession like any other. That is why in Spain the degree of enology is taught in the universities of six autonomous communities: Andalusia (Cadiz y Cordoba). Extremadura (Badajoz), Castilla and Leon (Palencia), La Rioja, Catalonia (Tarragona) and Castilla La Mancha (Ciudad Real). The latter is the autonomous community that produces the most wine in our country.
Winemaker, the profession
The person who is dedicated to enology is known as an enologist. This person is the expert who has the necessary knowledge to carry out activities that have to do with the methods and techniques of vineyard cultivation and the production of wines, musts and other derivatives of the wine, the analysis of the products produced and theis storage management and conservation.
Hope you liked it. At Venerable Capital, we have a wide range of Spanish wines, for all tastes. Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions. Happy day!
