Azienda Agricola
Italian wine estate-this term, sometimes abbreviated Az. Ag., often appears on Italian wine labels, along… Continue reading
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Flor
Literally, “flower.” A layer of yeast cells that forms naturally on top of manzanilla and… Continue reading
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Brilliant
When applied to a wine’s color, it means the wine is absolutely clear.
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Riddling
Called rémuage in French, riddling is the process during the making of Champagne or sparkling… Continue reading
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Hot
Refers to a wine with a level of alcohol that is out of balance with… Continue reading
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Foxy
An odd descriptive term (having nothing to do with foxes, or sex appeal, for that… Continue reading
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Txakolina
Don’t worry–it’s actually easy to pronounce. Txakolina (shack o LEE na) is a type of… Continue reading
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Ah-So
A wine opener often used by sommeliers to remove corks that have begun to crumble,… Continue reading
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Volatile Acidity
All wines have a tiny amount of volatile acidity, usually, with any luck, imperceptible. In… Continue reading
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Cartouche
The raised glass logo or emblem embossed on a bottle of wine, most often found… Continue reading
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Qvevri
A large earthenware vessel originating in Georgia around 6,000 B.C. Lined with beeswax and sunk… Continue reading
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