Wine has its own language, and we’re here to help you speak it. Whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast, our Wine Glossary provides easy-to-understand explanations of the terms, grape varieties, wine regions, and winemaking concepts you’ll encounter on your wine journey. Explore, learn, and deepen your appreciation of the fascinating world of wine.
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Wine Glossary
There are currently 3 names in this directory beginning with the letter I.
Ice Wine
This is an intense desert wine that has been made from very ripe grapes (without Botrytis) that were frozen on the vine. The frozen water is removed during pressing, leaving a very sweet must. In German it is known as "eiswein." A modern technique called cryroextraction utilizes a freezer in place of mother nature.
Imbottigliato (im-boh-tee-l'yah'-toe)
Italian for "bottled." "Imbottigliato all'origine" is the term for estate bottled.
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