Gutsabfllung (Ger.)
Estate bottled.
Wine Terminology
What is carbonic maceration? What does abboccato mean? Wine terms explained in our comprehensive wine glossary
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Grosslage (Ger.)
Under German wine law, name of a group of neighbouring Einzellage sites producing wines of a similar style.
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Grappoir (Fr.)
Destemmer.
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Grappage (Fr.)
Destemming.
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Grapey
Tasting term indicating a wine with smell or flavour
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Grand vin (Fr.)
Great wine. Meaningless on the label, as use of the term is not regulated. Nearly all Bordeaux is labelled Grand Vin de Bordeaux, whatever its quality.
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Gran reserva (Sp.)
Literally 'great reserve'. Wine that has fulfilled certain (lengthy) ageing requirements and, in theory, comes from a good vintage.
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Grand cru (class) (Fr.)
Literally '(classified) great growth'. The meaning varies by region.
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Governo (It.)
Technique for producing Chianti, in which some grapes are reserved and dried, and then added to wine after the first alcoholic fermentation.
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Gout (Fr.)
Taste.
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Gluhwein (Ger.)
Wine served hot,
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Gelatine
Fining agent of animal (usually pig) origin,
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Fut (Fr.)
Barrel of unspecified volume.
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Full
Tasting term used to describe a wine giving a positive, satisfying sensation in the mouth,
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Fruity
Tasting term used to describe the attractive flavour of wine made from ripe grapes,
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Fresh
Tasting term used to indicate a pleasantly youthful and vigorous character,
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Foxy
Tasting term used to indicate the wild,
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Fouloir (Fr.)
Crusher.
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Foulage (Fr.)
Crushing (of grapes).
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Foudre (Fr.)
Barrel,
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Fortified wine
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