Doux
Doux
Doux is the French term for “sweet”, representing the highest and sweetest classification level in French wine (>50 g/L residual sugar). It is often used to describe Champagne and sparkling wines which are luscious and rare, reserved to be paired with pastries, rich desserts, or enjoyed on their own as desserts.
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Prosecco
Prosecco refers to the Italian sparkling white wine which is crafted from at least 85% Glera grapes in Northeast Italy. It is produced using the Charmat (tank) method, typically light, fresh and fruit forward.
Organic Wine
Organic wine is made from grapes grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, according to the principles of organic farming.
Blend
A blend is the combination of two or more different grape varieties, vineyard parcels, fermented wines or vintages to create a more balanced, complex and consistent wine.
Claret
Claret is the traditional British term for red wines produced in Bordeaux, France. It refers to a blended red wine, often dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, known for being elegant and structured.
Natural Wine
Natural wine is produced with minimal intervention, using organic or biodynamic grapes and little to no additives, synthetic chemicals, preservatives or artificial yeasts. There is no legal definition for natural wine and it is often described as a winemaking philosophy, rather than a strict style.
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino is a full bodied 100% Sangiovese red wine made exclusively in Tuscany, Italy. It is strictly regulated under DOCG rules, renowned for its high acidity, high tannins and noteworthy aging potential.
Port
Port wine is a sweet, fortified wine from Douro Valley, Portugal. It is created by halting the fermentation process early by the addition of brandy, resulting in a rich, high alcohol wine.
Rosé
Rosé is a type of wine that is made from red grapes that gains its signature pink color through brief contact with the grape skins. Rosé combines the crispness of white wine with the red fruit flavors of red wine, featuring notes of red fruit, flowers, citrus and melon.