Vertical Tasting
Intermediate Aging & StorageDefinition
Tasting multiple vintages of the same wine.
In Depth
A vertical reveals how a wine evolves across different growing seasons while keeping the producer and vineyard constant. It demonstrates vintage variation and aging trajectory. Horizontals taste the same vintage across different producers. Both are powerful educational formats that deepen understanding of terroir, winemaking, and aging.
Details
- Category
- Aging & Storage
- Difficulty
- Intermediate