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Wine tasting descriptors. The use of wine tasting descriptors allows the taster to qualitatively relate the aromas and flavors that the taster experiences and can be used in assessing the overall quality of wine. Wine writers differentiate wine tasters from casual enthusiasts; tasters attempt to give an objective description of the wine's taste ...
The glossary of wine terms lists the definitions of many general terms used within the wine industry. For terms specific to viticulture, winemaking, grape varieties, and wine tasting, see the topic specific list in the "See also" section below. An Italian term for full-bodied wines with medium-level sweetness.
Wines by country. List of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée wines (France) List of Italian DOC wines. List of Italian DOCG wines. List of Italian IGT wines. List of VDQS wines (France) List of wine-producing countries.
Chardonnay ( UK: / ˈʃɑːrdəneɪ /, US: / ˌʃɑːrdənˈeɪ /, [ 1][ 2] French: [ʃaʁdɔnɛ] ⓘ) is a green-skinned grape variety used in the production of white wine. The variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand. For new and developing wine ...
Blackberry, black plum, black cherry. Hot climate. Fruitcake, chocolate. Merlot ( / ˈmɜːrloʊ / MUR-loh) is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the ...
The classification of wine is based on various criteria including place of origin or appellation, [ 1] vinification method and style, [ 2] sweetness and vintage, [ 3] and the grape variety or varieties used. [ 1] Practices vary in different countries and regions of origin, and many practices have varied over time.
Bordeaux wine ( Occitan: vin de Bordèu, French: vin de Bordeaux) is produced in the Bordeaux region of southwest France, around the city of Bordeaux, on the Garonne River. To the north of the city, the Dordogne River joins the Garonne forming the broad estuary called the Gironde; the Gironde department, with a total vineyard area of 110,800 ...
International variety. An international variety is a grape variety that is widely planted in most of the major wine producing regions and has widespread appeal and consumer recognition. These are grapes that are highly likely to appear on wine labels as varietal wines and are often considered benchmarks for emerging wine industries.