Glossary Flashcards
Amtliche Prufungsnummer
German
AP number; a certificate number on the label that is unique to that bottling, issued after government approval
Baume
French. A measure of the sugar level in grapes or juice used in France; represents the potential level of alcohol in the finished wine
Beneficio
Portuguese
The volume of Port a vineyard is allowed to produce in a given year, based on the vineyard ranking and harvest conditions
Bodega
Spanish
Winery
Wine cellar
Wine shop or market
Butt
Spanish
A type of oak barrel used in the production of Sherry
Cadastro
Portuguese
A vineyard ranking system used in the Douro that assesses twelve factors (including altitude, yield, and locality), awarding or subtracting points to arrive a total score and classification
Canteiros
Portguese
Rafters in the warehouses where Madeira is stored and aged
Chemesthesis
A chemically-based sensory reaction distinct from taste or smell - such as the heat from chili peppers or the coolness derived from peppermint - that may contribute to the perception of a specific flavor
Clairet
A light red style of wine; a specialty of the Bordeaux region of France
Clos
French: walled or enclosed
A walled or enclosed vineyard; may be used to describe a vineyard that was historically enclosed even if the walls no longer exist
Control State
A US state in which the state government performs the role of wine (or liquor) distributor and/or retailer
Cosecha
Spanish
Harvest
Vintage
Cryoextraction
Freezing grapes post-harvest in a commercial freezer; a method of producing very sweet juice for the production of dessert wines
Cultivar
A grape variety produced through selective breeding
Franchise state:
A US state in which state laws grant distributors exclusive relationships with suppliers’ brands, often giving them considerable leverage over wineries and importers
Generoso
Spanish
Fortified
Gyropalette
A fully automated device to replace hand riddling of sparkling wine bottles
Halbsuss
German
Half-sweet
Lagar
Portuguese
An open trough, often made of granite or concrete, traditionally used in the Douro for treading grapes and fermentation
Liquoroso
Italian
Fortified
Marc
French
Grape pomace
A spirit distilled from pomace
In Champagne, a traditional measure of grape quantity equivalent to about 4,000 kilograms
Millesime
French
Vintage-dated
Organoleptic
Those properties of wine (or food) that are perceived by the senses; often used in relation to the sensory evaluation of wine
Petillant
French
Slightly sparkling
