Brisat
Style brisat Catalonia skin contact traditional wine
Definition
A traditional Catalan term for skin-contact white wines, particularly from the regions of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.
Historical Context
Brisat wines have been part of the Mediterranean winemaking culture, recently experiencing a revival among modern producers.
Further Reading
The New Wines of Mount Etna: An Insider's Guide to the History and Rebirth of a Wine Region
By Benjamin North Spencer (2020)
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