Wine Terms You Should Know

If you're new to the world of wine, you've probably

come across terms that you haven't heard before.
Don't be put off by foreign sounding words. Wine,
like all subjects, has its own vocabulary.
Here are some common terms that you should know
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Acidity

Sometimes called the sour factor, acidity refers

to the tartness that is a result of the citric,
malic, or lactic acid of the grapes. The acidity
also acts as a preservative.

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Appellation

A geographic region where a

wine's grapes are grown and
made into wine.

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Aroma

The smell of the wine, especially during the first

year, as opposed to the bouquet which develops
later during the aging and fermenting process. The
aroma can be fruity, smoky, floral, etc.

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Decant

Aerating the wine by pouring

it into another decanter. This
also removes any sediment
from the wine.

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Fining

Fining refers to the filtration process in wine making.

Wine goes through a clarification and filtration
process in order to remove unwanted material.

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Sommelier

A sommelier is a wine
expert. Sommeliers have
extensive training and
maintain wine collections at
fine restaurants. Sommeliers
will help you pair your meal
with the perfect wine.

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Terroir

The characteristics of a particular growing region--

its soil, water, and climate which determine the
quality of the grapes and resulting wine. You could
say terroir is the micro climate the varietals grow
in, and each vineyard owner tries to improve the
ecosystem.

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Varietal

A type of wine. A wine

takes its name from the
grape it was made from.
As an example Zinfandel
and Riesling are
varietals.

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Viticulture

The agricultural science of growing grapes for the

purpose of making wine.

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