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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2026Joven
Joven
Joven is a Spanish wine classification meaning “young”. It refers to wines bottled and released within 3-6 months after harvest, with little to no oak aging. Joven wines are fresh and vibrant, offering a light bodied style, with high acidity, minimal tannins and fruit flavors. Joven is the entry level wine tier in Spanish regions like Rioja and Ribera del Duero, ideal for casual dining and lighter meals.
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A clone is an exact genetic copy of a vine, propagated asexually through cutting and grafting.
Terroir
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Sommelier
A sommelier is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine dining establishments, who specializes in all aspects of wine service, food pairing and cellar management.
Magnum
A magnum is a large wine bottle that holds 1.5 liters, double the volume of a standard 750ml bottle.
GSM
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Jeroboam
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Microclimate
Microclimate refers to the unique, localized temperature, humidity, sunlight and wind within a specific area of a vineyard different from the surrounding region. A microclimate allows for distinct and complex flavor profiles within a single vineyard.
Domaine
"Domaine" refers to a French wine estate, particularly in Burgundy, that owns its own vineyards and makes wines from its own grapes.
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