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Oenology (also enology; / iː ˈ n ɒ l ə dʒ i / [1] [2] ee-NOL-o-jee) is the science and study of wine and winemaking.Oenology is distinct from viticulture, which is the science of the growing, cultivation, and harvesting of grapes. [3]
Oenophilia (/ ˌ iː n ə ˈ f ɪ l i ə / EE-nə-FIL-ee-ə; [1] from Greek for 'love of wine', see oinos and -philia), in the strictest sense, describes a disciplined devotion to wine, accompanying strict traditions of consumption and appreciation. In a general sense however, oenophilia simply refers to the enjoyment of wine, often by laymen.
This is a list of wine-related list articles on Wikipedia. Wines by country. List of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée wines ...
A tasting of a group of wines from the same vintage or representing the same style of wine (such as all Pinot noirs from different wineries in a region), as opposed to a vertical tasting which involves of the same wine through different vintages. In a horizontal tasting, keeping wine variety or type and wine region the same helps emphasize ...
A natural terrace of flat land between two slopes. Bilateral cordon training A vine training system that utilizes two arms, or cordons, extending horizontally from the trunk in two different directions along support wires. Biodynamic wine Wines produced by the principles of biodynamic agriculture. Black rot
Wine tourism (also: enotourism, oenotourism, or vinitourism) is tourism whose purpose is or includes the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often at or near the source. Where other types of tourism are often passive in nature, enotourism can consist of visits to wineries, tasting wines , vineyard walks, or even taking an active part in ...
In the United States a wine needs to be composed of at least 75% of a particular grape to be labeled as a varietal wine. [20] In the European Union, a minimum of 85% is required if the name of a single variety is displayed, and if two or more varieties are mentioned, they combined must make up 100% and they must be listed in descending order.
A wine that has been flavored with herbs, fruit, flowers and spices. Examples: Vermouth, Retsina or mulled wine. Ascorbic acid An antioxidant used to prevent grape must from oxidizing. Aseptic The characteristic of a chemical (like sulfur dioxide or sorbic acid) to kill unwanted or beneficial bacteria. Assemblage