btg tech
name of the grape in the Lyrarakis Liatiko we're pouring
liatiko
other red grape in champagne that is not pinot noir
pinot meunier
white clone of grenache (in spanish)
garnacha blanc
In Burgundy, these are the highest-ranking individual vineyard sites, found just below Grand Cru in the classification hierarchy.
1er cru
Vineyards planted at higher elevations often experience greater exposure to this source of energy.
sunlight
verdicchio is the premier grape variety in this coastal italian winemaking region
marche
white clone of grenache (in spanish)
garnacha blanca
german word for dry
trocken
southernmost appellation in burgundy (guillot 910)
mâcon
this type of soil is highly water retentive & is thought to producer richer wines
clay
region in spain the 'mas candi brut nature' comes from
penedès
GSM refers to what three grapes varieties in a cotes-du-rhône blend
grenache, syrah , mourvèdre
most widely planted red grape in napa valley
This region’s famous “Cru” system includes vineyards such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage.
rhône
This geographic feature is often prized in vineyards because its angle can improve drainage and increase exposure to sunlight.
slope
sicilian wine house (that we pour btg) known for its grillo & rosé
feudo montoni
This is the process by which grape juice is converted into wine, thanks to yeast consuming sugar.
fermentation
name of the soil type, famous in the Mosel region of Germany, that consists largely of slate and is particularly associated with Riesling production?
slate
grand cru in chablis that refers to a walled vineyard.
clos
This term describes the difference between a region’s daytime high and nighttime low temperatures, an important factor in grape ripening.
diurnal shift
leipold 'silvaner keuper' hails from what german winemaking region?
franken
This German wine classification indicates grapes harvested with greater ripeness than Kabinett, often producing richer and sweeter wines.
spätlese riesling
rosé capital of the world (hint: in france)
provence
AOC & Grand Cru vineyard situated between Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. Produces what many consider to be the greatest dry white wine in the world.
Montrachet
common soil type found in sicily, very porous.
sand