With one easy click you can quickly obtain the definition of a winemaking or wine term. The definitions supplied here are extracted from official documents or universally accepted by industry professionals. The glossary is in alphabetical order. For faster searching, click on the first letter of your search term. Happy reading!


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EDGY
Said of a wine that has pronounced characteristics and elevated acidity, yet remains enjoyable.

EMPYREUMATIC
Name for a group of burnt, leather or smoke odors.

ESTERS
Compounds formed by the combination of an alcohol and an acid. They constitute the complex, delicate aromas of a wine during maturation and aging.

EXTRA-DRY
A sparkling wine that contains 12-20 grams of sugar per liter.


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