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How Ampelography Corrected Historical Vineyard Misidentifications

Vineyard Misidentifications

Ampelography, the study of grapevine identification and classification, has been a game-changer in the wine world. By meticulously analyzing vine leaves, shoots, and grape clusters, experts have uncovered surprising truths about vineyard compositions. Vineyard Misidentifications – Let’s see some captivating stories where ampelography set the record straight. The Carménère Revelation in Chile For years, Chilean […]

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Ampelography

Ampelography - wine wiki

Ampelography is the science of identifying and classifying grapevines. Experts use it to study the physical traits of grapevine leaves, shoots, and grapes. This practice dates back centuries and plays a key role in viticulture. Each grape variety has unique characteristics. These include the shape of the leaf, the size of the grape cluster, and […]