Classico
An official designation, referring to the heart of a DOC zone—by implication, the classic or… Continue reading
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Claret
The British often call red Bordeaux claret. The word comes from the French clairet, which… Continue reading
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Chiaretto (key-are-ET-oh)
An Italian wine term signifying a very light red or even a rosé wine.
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Château
A building where wine is made and around which vines grow. Despite the images most… Continue reading
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Cailloux (KIGH-you)
The French term for stones or pebbles left behind by ancient rivers or glaciers. Although… Continue reading
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Carbon Dioxide
Along with ALCOHOL, the gas carbon dioxide (CO2) is a by-product of FERMENTATION. Sometimes the… Continue reading
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Capsule
The molded plastic, bimetal, or aluminum sheath that fits over the cork and top part… Continue reading
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Cap
The crusty layer, up to two feet or more deep, of grape skins, pulp, stems,… Continue reading
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Cantina Sociale or Cooperativa
A growers’ cooperative cellar. Italy, like France and Spain, has hundreds of wine coops, some… Continue reading
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Cantina
Wine cellar or yet another term for a winery.
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Canopy
The “umbrella” formed by the leaves and SHOOTS of the grape vine.
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Cane Training
The process of training a vine along a structure such as a trellis.
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