Manuel Ruiz Hernández

A Technical Archive on Wine

Manuel Ruiz Hernández is an oenologist and viticulture professional who maintains a personal archive of technical and educational work. The site brings together articles, studies, books, courses, and science-communication materials focused on vineyard practices and wine quality.

Courses and Reference Material

The course library covers wine history, grape varieties, aging, cork closures, analysis, and tasting. A separate series examines red Rioja wine and polymerization, from vineyard and harvest decisions through fermentation, barrel aging, and bottle development.

Articles address climate change, Rioja vintages, organic wine, grape quality, Tempranillo, wine microbiology, cellar practices, and wine history and trade. The site also includes a Rioja soil-profile map and a collection of press writings and books.

For Wine Professionals and Curious Readers

The material is highly specialized in viticulture and oenology, with detail suited to industry professionals, students, and experienced wine enthusiasts. Its focus on Rioja gives readers a concentrated reference point for the region's vineyards and winemaking.