Wine Glossary - “an easy to use layman’s guide”
This glossary is a selection of wine related terms which are fun to know but no one should feel it a necessity to know these words in order to enjoy a nice glass of wine.
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maceration: A winemaking process where grape skins are combined with the juice. This gives the color to red wine and intensifies the flavor.
malolactic fermentation: A secondary fermentation whereby malic acid which is harsh is converted to lactic acid which is softer.
must: A thick mixture of skins, pulp, seeds and juice
phylloxera: A grapevine disease caused by small aphids that destroy grapevines
