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The art of time

Wine is also shaped by time. From the vineyard to the moment it reaches the glass, every stage contributes to its identity and to the way we experience it.

The art of time in wine

Time in the bottle

After bottling, wine continues to evolve. Aromas can become more complex, the structure can soften and different characteristics begin to reveal themselves over the years.

Not every wine, however, is made for long periods of ageing. Some show their best side while young, favouring freshness and fruit expression. Others benefit from a few years of evolution.

Saving it for later

A bottle intended for ageing should be kept away from light, at as stable a temperature as possible and without major fluctuations.

More than keeping a wine for many years, what matters is choosing the right moment to open it. That is when time stops being merely a wait and becomes part of the experience.

Every bottle has its time. Discovering it is also part of the story.