Criadera

Literally nursery, criadera refers to a layer of Sherry casks, all of which contain wine of approximately the same age and blend. Multiple criaderas—sometimes more than a dozen—make up a SOLERA.

The name for the famous Italian grape variety nebbiolo derives from nocens, Latin for “holy,” a reference to Caesar’s belief that wines made from Nebbiolo were “fit for the Gods.”

Answer: False.

Nebbiolo is said to have derived its name from nebbia, meaning "fog," because of the powdery yeasts that grow on the grape skins in the fall. Some locals say that it is also a reference to the wisps of fog that envelope the Piedmont hills in fall when the grapes are picked. Nebbiolo is one of the oldest and most important varieties in Piedmont. In fact, nibiol was first mentioned in Piedmontese documents in the early 13th century.

Mazedar

The Urdu word mazedar is used to describe the idea of wanting to experience something over and over again. The word is often applied to food, and is said to describe the magical essence of… Continue reading

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