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Madeira DOC

in Wine Terms

Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal located in the north Atlantic Ocean that is best known for producing unique fortified wines. The wines where first produced as “table wines”, but during the...

Maytte Rivera

Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC)

Appellation d'origine contrôlée, or “controlled appellation of origin”, is a certification given to specific agricultural areas with the intent of protecting the consistency and quality of the items t...

Feb 6, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Franciacorta

Franciacorta is a wine producing area in the region of Lombardia, Italia, known for its sparkling wines made with the traditional method. The first mention of sparkling wines being created in the area...

Jan 23, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

American Oak Barrels

American oak barrels are one of the preferred vessels for wine fermentation and ageing, along with others made from French, Hungarian, or Slovenian oak. They are usually produced with the Quercus Alba...

Jan 23, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

French Oak Barrels

French oak barrels are produced from the species Quercus robur and Quercus sessiliflora grown mainly in five forests around the county (Allier, Limousin, Nevers, Troncais and Vosges), each imparting d...

Jan 23, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Cru

Cru is a French term that refers to a grape growing site that is considered of superior quality due to conditions like soil, climate, altitude, and aspect. Translated as “growth”, it is used around th...

Jan 7, 2025 Wine Terms

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Malmsey

Malmsey refers to the sweetest style of Madeira, a fortified wine produced in Portugal. It is also the local name for the white Malvasia grape, which by law must make up at least 85% of the juice. To ...

Jan 2, 2025 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Pergola

Pergola is a training system where the vine grows high above ground and the canopy and fruit hang horizontally, creating natural shade that keeps the ground cool while allowing for excellent air flow ...

Jan 1, 2025 Wine Terms

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Right Bank

Bordeaux, one of the most famous wine producing areas in the world, is divided by the Gironde Estuary, which connects two rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. The “right bank” is located to the east, or righ...

Dec 16, 2024 Wine Terms

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Left Bank of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, one of the most famous wine producing areas in the world, is divided by the Gironde Estuary, which connects two rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. The “left bank” is located to the west, or left,...

Dec 4, 2024 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Legs or tears

Legs, or tears, are the viscous droplets of wine that drip down the sides of the glass after it has been swirled. They happen when the alcohol in the wine evaporates with movement and the remaining li...

Nov 27, 2024 Wine Terms

Maytte Rivera

Morrión or Muselet

The muselet is the metal wire cage that is used in bottles of sparkling wines to keep the cork in place and prevent it from popping out with the pressure coming from the bubbles. Before the invention ...

Nov 18, 2024 Wine Terms

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