• Wine words with R and S

     WORD “R” Racy: describes a wine that appears bright in the glass and is lively on the nose and/or palate. Rancid: refers to a wine which has been damaged by bacteria and tastes disgusting. Reduced: this sensation may be perceived when the wine has been deprived of oxygen for a long time. If the wine
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  • Wine words with N, O and P

     WORD “N” Neutral: describes a wine whose aromas lack any particular distinguishing characteristics. New wine: a wine which has just been obtained through the alcoholic fermentation of must. Not to be confused with vino novello.    WORD “O” Oaky: this note can be found in wines aged in new barrels, which release aromas of vanilla,
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