Chianti

Champagne is a sparkling wine made from a combination of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay and is produced exclusively in Champagne, France. It is a protected designation crafted under strict regulations guiding grape variety, traditional fermentation and aging.

New World wines are wines produced outside of the traditional regions which are considered to be the birthplace of wine.They include countries like the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina and South Africa.

Burgundy is a historic wine region in eastern France, known for producing high quality terroir expressive wines. Red Burgundies are made from Pinot Noir, while white Burgundies are made from Chardonnay.

Bordeaux is an iconic wine region in southwestern France, renowned for producing red wine blends of the same name from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and other grapes.

Acidity can be described as a "zing" on the tongue, acting as a structural backbone that balances sweetness and alcohol, while preventing spoilage.

A wine's body is its weight, texture and overall mouthfeel which is determined by a combination of alcohol content, tannins, sugar and extract. A wine may be light, medium or full bodied.

Wine grapes are the fruit of the grape vine, small thick skinned and sugary berries, majorly from the Vitis vinifera species. Popular grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

A wine's length describes how long a wine's flavor, aromas and tactile sensations last on your palate after spitting it out or swallowing.