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AVA (American Viticultural Area)

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The first American Viticultural Area (AVA) was Augusta, Missouri, designated in 1980. An American Viticultural Area is a specific grape growing region defined by law based on territory and climatic fe...

Maytte Rivera

Russian River Valley AVA

Russian River Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a renowned wine region in Sonoma County, California, established in 1983. Home to more than 70 wineries, it is best known for cool climate grap...

Oct 21, 2026 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Vides Viejas

The oldest known living grapevine today is over 400 years old and is located in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. It belongs to a rare red variety called Žametovka and still produces around 70 pounds of ...

Oct 14, 2026 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG

Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba is a distinctive red wine from Piemonte in northwestern Italy and one of only three regions dedicated exclusively to the Dolcetto grape that carries the title Denominazione di...

Oct 1, 2026 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Altitude

The world's highest-altitude commercial vineyard is located in Tibet, China, at approximately 11,500 feet above sea level. Altitude is measured by a vineyard's elevation above sea level and can range ...

Sep 29, 2026 Wine Terms

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG originates from the historic medieval town of Montepulciano in southeastern Tuscany, Italy. The wine gained renown among local elites who had consumed it since the Mi...

Sep 7, 2026 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Bubble Pressure

A bottle of champagne can hold about 90 pounds of pressure per square inch… almost three times the pressure found in a car tire! This pressure comes from the carbon dioxide bubbles created during the ...

Aug 28, 2026 Wine Terms

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's most important and historic regions and was among the first to be officially recognized as an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC). Located in the southern Rhôn...

Jul 23, 2026 Wine Terms

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Ribeiro DO

Ribeiro is recognized as the first Designation of Origin in Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The region is surrounded by mountains that shield the vineyards from the full force of Atlantic weather, res...

Jul 23, 2026 Wine Terms

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Mount Harlan AVA

Mount Harlan AVA is one of California’s most distinctive wine-growing regions. Located in the Gabilan Mountains of San Benito County, the appellation is known for being one of the driest, coolest, and...

Jun 12, 2026 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Alta Langa DOCG

Alta Langa DOCG , from the region of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, is one of Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine appellations. Holding DOCG status, the highest tier of Italian wine classificatio...

May 26, 2026 Wine Terms

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Crémant d’Alsace AOC

There are 10 regions in France that allow for their sparkling wines to be labeled as Crémant, with Crémant d’Alsace AOC, in northeastern France, accounting for more than 50% production. Located on the...

Apr 30, 2026 Wine Terms

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