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Natural wine is a captivating and rapidly evolving phenomenon in the world of viticulture and winemaking. This movement, characterized by minimal intervention, low or no chemical additives, and a focus on terroir-driven expressions of grapes, has ignited a passionate following among wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, and eco-conscious consumers. It's more than just a beverage; it embodies a philosophy that aligns with contemporary sustainability and wellness trends. Though natural wine enthusiasts have produced ample coverage of the natural wine movement in books, essays and films, academics have lagged behind in their examination of this global phenomenon.
In Uncorked: Negotiating Science and Belief in the Natural Wine Movement, scholarly discussion reaches across disciplines to offer valuable insights for researchers, producers, wine enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in this movement. Exploring the relevance of natural wine offers a unique lens through which to examine the intersection of tradition, innovation, environmental stewardship, and the evolving tastes of modern consumers. Through the stories of the winemakers, the science behind natural fermentation, and the cultural and historical context, this book aims to provide a comprehensive look at how this movement is shaping the future of wine and our relationship with the natural world. Each essay from a thought leader in their respective field delves deep into the historical, ecological, and sociocultural dimensions of natural winemaking, shedding light on its ancient roots, ecological practices, and the philosophical underpinnings that drive the movement. Discussions of regulatory and consumer aspects will also elucidate the practical considerations of making and selling natural wine.
Uncorked: Negotiating Science and Belief in the Natural Wine Movement is a groundbreaking edited book that offers a comprehensive and scholarly exploration ofthe world of natural wine. This interdisciplinary volume brings together leading experts in fields ranging from enology and sensory studies to anthropology and philosophy, creating a rich tapestry of insights into the production, consumption, and cultural significance of natural wine. Academics, winemakers and wine enthusiasts alike will be illuminated by this volume.
List of contents
Introduction. The Past and Future of Natural Wine.- An Unnatural History: The Political Invention of Natural Wine in Germany and Austria.- Un-Mastering Life. Law, Value and Locality in Natural Wine Ontology.- Against the Gain (of Sulfur): Wine Preservation and the Production of Viticulture and Winemaking Worlds in France between the Nineteenth and the Twenty-first Centuries.- On the Authenticity of Natural Wine.- Consumers' Preferences and Behaviours for Sustainable and Natural Wines in the Italian Market.- Don t Call it Organic or Biodynamic: Natural Wine, Product Certifications, and Alternative Signaling Mechanisms.- Natural Wine in Spain through the Case of Gredos: Making Wine, Creating Community.- Unveiling Roots: From the Swartland Revolution to the Pioneers of the Natural Wine Movement in South Africa.- An Institutional Portrait of Natural Wine in Italy: Associations, Fairs, Distributors.- The Retroinnovation Role of Natural Wine-making Philosophy in Hungary in the Shadow of Climate Change.- Natural women: New social actors in the Italian wine field?.- Chinese Wine: Towards Nature and Sustainability.- Add Nothing, take Nothing Away: How Georgian Wine Regained its Identity.- Between Tradition and Innovation: Georgia s Natural Wine through a Business Sustainability Lens.- Natural wines in Chile: The Re-emergence of the Invisible.- What do Natural Wines Evoke in the Minds and Senses of Wine Drinkers? Effect of Expertise and Culture.- Elemental Composition, Pesticide Residues and Mycotoxins in Natural and Conventional Wines: Insights from Italy and Spain.- A Brief History of the Vin Méthode Nature Syndicat: Paradoxes and Challenges of an Institutionalization Process.- Producing Natural Wine as a Political Choice.- Interview with Aaron Ayscough. Pablo Alonso González.
