A Sparkling Sojourn: Century-Old Secrets of the Rosé

Photographer

Nico Trinkhaus

Category

Commercial Photography - Food & Beverage

Company

Sumfinidade Unipessoal Lda.

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2023

Country / Region:

Portugal

Captured in the heart of Bairrada's Caves Messias winery in Portugal, this photograph presents the anticipation of racked Rosé sparkling wine bottles in a century-old cellar. These bottles, embodying the rigorous labor of love involved in the traditional sparkling wine-making process, lie beneath a ceiling draped in a veil of 100-year-old cobwebs. These cobwebs, untouched over the decades, serve as silent observers to the artistry and patience that transforms simple ingredients into the celebrated bubbly delight. This image unites the patience of time with the meticulousness of the artisan, narrating an unspoken tale of tradition and dedication that echoes through the rustic wine cellars.