Wine and brandy industries

The wine and brandy industries produce alcoholic beverages through fermentation. Wine is made by fermenting crushed grapes or other fruits, capturing their unique flavors, and can be enjoyed young or aged. Brandy, on the other hand, is distilled from fermented fruit juice or wine, resulting in a stronger, more concentrated spirit often enjoyed neat or in cocktails. Both industries involve careful cultivation, fermentation, aging, and blending processes, with quality control critical to creating consistent products. They also rely on terroir—climate and soil—to influence flavor profiles, and are shaped by tradition, expertise, and innovation.