Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences: The Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (ISVV) […]
Wine and vineyard dictionary
French Institute of Vine and Wine
French Institute of Vine and Wine: The French Institute of Vine and Wine (IFV) is a […]
Wine window
Wine window in Via del Sole in Florence surmounted by a plaque indicating the regulations for the sale of wine […]
Acquired alcoholic strength by volume
Actual alcoholic strength by volume: The actual alcoholic strength by volume corresponds to the alcoholic content expressed in (% vol.) Present in […]
Grape picker
Grape harvesters Grape harvester: A grape picker is a person carrying out the harvest, that is to say the harvest of the grapes from the vineyard. History of […]
Sauternes
Sauternes Sauternes vineyard: Sauternes is a French sweet wine with controlled designation of origin produced in Sauternes (*), […]
Cooper - History and generalities
Cooper: The cooper is a craftsman who makes barrels (wooden barrels). All the know-how of the cooper is […]
Society of Harvesters
Society of harvesters: In Champagne, a Society of Harvesters (SR) is a gathering of winegrowers, (often from the same family) who […]
Whiskey - Carbonization of barrels
Carbonization of barrels: Aging in new toasted barrels is a characteristic feature of bourbon, while ex-bourbon barrels […]
Whiskey - Proof of entry of barrel
Whiskey - Proof of Barrel Entry: When the whiskey enters the barrel, it undergoes many changes. It exists […]
Harvest
Harvest: v.tr. "Harvesting" means harvesting the grapes from the vineyard. Harvest (the grapes) to make wine. […]
Winemaker
Winemaker: nm The winemaker is the person who carries out the vinification, either the transformation of the grape or the must […]
Squeeze
Press: v.tr. "Pressing" means pressing (fruits, seeds) to extract a liquid (pressing, pressing). Press […]
Champagnization
Champagnisation: The traditional process which transforms Champagne wine into sparkling wine (champagne) is called champagnisation or […]
Ginger Wine
Ginger wine: Ginger wine is an English fortified wine made from […]
Alcoholization
Alcoholization: nf Three meanings for the word alcoholization: 1. Transformation into alcohol (we also use: alcoholification). 2. […]
Spit out the wine
Spitting out the wine: "Spitting out" the wine is a common gesture during tastings. It allows you to enjoy […]
Length in the mouth
Length in the mouth: The expression "length in the mouth" designates an oenological criterion which makes it possible to qualitatively assess a wine […]
miscible
Miscible: adj. "Miscible" describes something that can mingle, mix with another substance by forming [...]
XO and Out of age
XO and Hors d'âge: XO is the trade name XO (which means in English extra old – very old) […]
Banana wine
Banana wine: Banana wine is a fruit wine made exclusively from bananas. She […]
Retina
Retsina: Retsina (or resinated wine) is a dry white or rosé wine produced in Greece and also on […]
Fruit wines
Fruit Wines: Fruit wines are fermented alcoholic beverages made from a variety of […]
Boza
Boza: Boza is a fermented alcoholic drink made from cereals (millet, wheat, corn, etc.). Very popular under the Empire […]
Aphid
Aphid: An aphid is a small insect (order Hemiptera), a plant parasite. The Aphidoidea superfamily includes about […]
Early wine
Primeur wine: The term primeur wine is used in two very different senses, even if in both cases “primeur […]
Primeur wine - List of early French wines
List of early French wines French early wines Appellations Certification White wine Rosé wine (including Gray wine) Agenais red wine IGP White Rosé […]
Vinify
To vinify: v.tr. “Vinifying” means treating (the musts) to make wine…. Hello, You must be a subscriber to read the […]
brasserie
Brewery: A brewery is etymologically and historically the name of the place where beer is brewed. By metonymy, the […]
Title
Titer: nm In chemistry, titer is the ratio of the mass (or volume) of a dissolved substance to […]