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The liqueur that is added to Champagne bottles, replacing wine lost by expelling the plug of yeast from the bottle.

DOCG area that is located in the southeastern portion of the piedmont region near the town of Asti. The Moscato d’Asti DOCG is shared with Asti Spumante DOCG.

"INAO" Glasses. Glasses made specifically for professional wine tasting.

The Barbera varietal is used as a blending agent to produce Barbera d'Asti. The Barbera varietal is used in the production red wine, originating in the Piedmont Region of Italy.

A traditional cheese of France and Switzerland made from cow's milk that typically will contain almost 50 percent milk fat.

An Italian abbreviation for "Denominazione di Origine Controllata" or “Controlled Denomination of Origin” which is a certification given to wines.

A complete meal, with one set price, consisting of several different courses, which are preselected by the restaurant.

An abbreviation for Italian wines which refers to "Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita" or "Controlled Denomination of Origin Guaranteed".

Refers to a variety of dishes that are usually bite-sized foods served before a main meal and are often served with cocktails.

A traditional French seasoning for soups, stews and meat dishes that typically consists of peppercorns, bay leaves, and thyme, a mixture which may also include mace, parsley, garlic, and onion.

A compound butter that is made by adding lemon and parsley to soft creamed butter. It is good served with fish and grilled meats.

Small, dried, red peppers that are hung to dry in the sun and then dried further in old wood burning ovens.

Most notably known as "Chardonnay". A grape varietal used in the production of white and sparkling wine.

An Italian pasta with a name that signifies "olive leaves" to describe the unique shape of this pasta.

Most notably known as Chenin Blanc. A grape varietal used in the production of white wine, originating in the Loire region of France.

Appelation of Controlled Origin. A French system initiated in 1935 to safeguard the highest quality producers of various food products, such as cheese, meat and wine, providing a designation that could be used if the producer achieved specific standards and met certain criteria in order to be assigned this designation, also known as AOC.

Most notably known as "Chenin Blanc". A grape varietal, used in the production of white wine, originating in the Loire region of France.

A type of stew that is a specialty of the Jewish population in Morocco. It is prepared with beef, traditionally the cow’s foot, but today is more often prepared with brisket, short ribs, or chuck roast.

A freshwater fish that catagorized as cyprinds, a fish species that range in size from only inches in length to larger varieties that may be over 48 inches in length.

A decorative confectionery made from sugar that is often added to cakes, cookies and other baked goods.