Vendange Tardive
In Alsace, the term for wines made from late-picked, very ripe grapes. VT wines, as… Continue reading
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Vendemmia
The vintage, can be used in place of ANNATA on labels.
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Vendimia
Veraison
The time in summer when grape berries change color signaling the onset of final ripening.… Continue reading
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Viejo
Vigna
Vineyard, also referred to as a vigneto.
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Vignaiolo
Grape grower, also called a viticoltore.
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Vigneron
Literally “vine grower.” Many French winemakers refer to themselves as vignerons.
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Villa
Country manor, often one where wine is produced.
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Vin de Garde
A wine to save—in other words, a wine that can and should receive AGING.
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Vin de Pays
Country wine—an everyday wine from a specific region, but less rigorously controlled than a wine… Continue reading
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Vin de Table
Table wine. Generally used to indicate a simple wine without APPELLATION D’ORIGINE CONTRÔLÉE status.
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