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  • Wine words with D and E

     WORD “D” Drinkable: used to describe wines that are uncomplicated and pleasant to drink. Dry: describes a wine that is completely fermented and thus wholly or almost entirely lacks residual sugar.    WORD “E” Edgy (Spigoloso): used to describe a wine displaying a marked lack of softness. Effervescent (Effervescente): typical of spumantes or semi-sparkling wines.
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  • Wine and Pizza: a happy marriage

    Pizza is traditionally paired with beer. In fact, it is quite unusual to serve it with wine, even if wine goes well with the leavened dough and makes it more digestible. Furthermore, the many possible pizza toppings offer interesting ideas for a satisfying wine pairing. Wine and pizza pairings:
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  • Wine words with C

     WORD “C” Cellarable: said of a wine that ages well. Characteristic: describes wine whose aromas are linked to the grape variety or varieties with which it was produced, or are due to ageing (for example notes of tar in some wines from Riesling grapes). Chemical: used to indicate smells reminiscent of sulphur dioxide, medicines, disinfectant,
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  • Wine words with B

    WORD “B” Big: refers to a wine that pleasantly fills the mouth, almost always as a result of high glycerine levels. Bitter: if the flavour of the wine is significantly and consistently conditioned by this element, it is a negative trait. Bitterish: a pleasing bitter sensation on the nose or on the palate which does
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