[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-ugly-side-of-wine-5-most-common-wine-faults-en":3},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"excerpt":7,"publishedAt":8,"readingMinutes":9,"image":10,"category":13,"contentHtml":14,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":16,"updatedAt":17,"alternates":18,"related":20},"a1a30ad7-599b-4e3b-8d55-5af7b0344104","ugly-side-of-wine-5-most-common-wine-faults","The ‘ugly’ side of wine: discovering the 5 most common faults","We can all agree that the world of wine is a fascinating universe of flavours, aromas and sensory experiences…","2024-03-07T18:00:46+00:00",3,{"id":11,"url":12},"cd794143-f0fe-4b15-a7b2-d966dc05166e","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fenolovers\u002Farticles\u002Fa1a30ad7-599b-4e3b-8d55-5af7b0344104\u002Fenojado-guapo-sosteniendo-copa-vino-botella-azul-scaled.jpg",null,"\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>We can all agree that the world of wine is a fascinating universe of flavours, aromas and unique sensory experiences. However, even in the excellence of wine, imperfections can crop up that affect its quality and our enjoyment. But… \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>What are these faults and how can we spot them\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>? In this new Enolovers post, we dive into the fascinating world of the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>main wine faults\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>, unravelling their mysteries.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. Oxidation: The Enemy of Freshness\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>One of the most common wine faults is oxidation. This process happens when wine has been exposed to oxygen for too long, causing changes to its colour and flavour. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>An oxidised wine can have notes of vinegar or a stale, rancid taste\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>, losing its \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>freshness and liveliness.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> To \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>prevent oxidation\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>, it's crucial to store wine in the right conditions and drink it within a reasonable time after opening.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Reduction: When Wine Loses Its Sparkle\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Unlike oxidation, reduction occurs when there's a \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>lack of oxygen during winemaking or storage\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>. This can lead to unpleasant aromas, such as a \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>smell of rotten eggs or burning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>. Although some young wines may show reductive notes that fade over time, too much reduction can be a sign of a fault in the winemaking.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-25310 \" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fenolovers\u002Farticles\u002Fa1a30ad7-599b-4e3b-8d55-5af7b0344104\u002Fwine-corks-table-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"339\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ch3>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Cork Taint: A Silent Saboteur\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Cork is the material traditionally used to seal wine bottles, but it can also be the culprit behind a fault known as \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>‘corked wine’ or ‘TCA’ (trichloroanisole)\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>. This chemical compound can pass into the wine through contaminated cork, affecting its aroma and flavour with\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb> damp or mouldy notes.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> Fortunately, this problem is being tackled with new sealing technologies that minimise the risk of cork taint.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Volatile Fermentation: When Wine Turns Aggressive\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Volatile fermentation is another fault that can arise while wine is fermenting, especially when temperatures aren't right. This process produces \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>volatile compounds such as acetic acid\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>, which can give the wine an \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>aggressive vinegar or solvent aroma.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> Volatile fermentation can be kept in check by properly managing the fermentation process and controlling the temperature.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. Excessive Fining: The Loss of Character\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Fining is a process used to\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb> remove solid particles from wine before bottling\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>. However, excessive fining can strip out not only the impurities but also the wine's aromatic and structural components, leaving it flat and characterless. It's important to strike a balance between fining and keeping the wine's distinctive qualities.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Want to keep exploring the fascinating world of wine and stay up to date with the best wine tourism plans? \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenolovers.app\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u003Cb>Download our mobile app\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan> and join our community of wine lovers! With the app, you'll get access to exclusive content, discover new wineries and take part in exciting wine events. Don't miss the chance to enjoy unique experiences in the world of wine!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25309 size-full\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fenolovers\u002Farticles\u002Fa1a30ad7-599b-4e3b-8d55-5af7b0344104\u002Fclose-up-portrait-girls-hands-holding-smartphone-woman-sits-stairs-street-uses-mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"960\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>","The ‘ugly’ side of wine: the 5 most common wine faults","Oxidation, reduction, cork taint, volatile fermentation and over-fining: learn to spot the 5 most common wine faults and what causes them.","2026-09-16 16:58:26",{"en":5,"es":19},"la-parte-fea-del-vino-descubriendo-los-5-defectos-mas-frecuentes",[]]