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Descriptor of wine that has excess acid components. Also can be described as being acidic, crisp, sharp, or vinegary.

A term that describes the sensation that remains on the palate after the tasting of a wine. This sensation may be determined by the wine's texture and finish.

Describes the outer edge of the wine surface when viewing through a goblet style wine glass at a 30 to 40 degree angle, against a white background (cloth or paper), using natural light.

The measure of time the taste and aroma sensation of a wine lingers after swallowing, the longer the better.

A descriptor of wines with the aroma or taste of flowers. Most often a white wine characteristic, few reds have a floral aroma/taste.

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.

Pronounced bahr bah ress koh. A D.O.C.G. regional red wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically in the towns Barbaresco, Neive, and Treiso d’Alba.

Pronounced bar-BEHR-uh. A grape varietal, used in the production red wine, originating in the Piedmont Region of Italy.

A descriptor of wine with proportionate taste and aroma elements.

A wine term referring to the length of time a taste/aroma sensation continues after it touches the palate.

A natural by-product of the fermentation process of wine, responsible for the sweet taste experienced on the tongue tip.

A natural by-product of the fermentation process of wine, responsible for the sweet taste experienced on the tongue tip.

Descriptor of a pleasant wine that simply tastes good. A synonym for “direct” or “simple”.

A term used by tasters to describe wine with displeasing, undefined odors and/or flavors.

Pronounced Val-po-lee-chella. A renowned regional D.O.C. red wine produced in the western part of the Monti Lessini hillsides north of Verona in Italy’s Veneto region.

A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Thought to have originated in the Loire and Bordeaux regions of France, it is also grown in the United States (primarily California), Italy, Australia, South America, Argentina, and Chile.

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 descriptor for varieties of wine that are lacking the taste sensation between the attack and finish of the wine.

Most notably known as "Sauvignon Blanc". Pronounced so-veen-yawn blahngk. A grape varietal used in the production of white wine.

Most notably known as "Sauvignon Blanc". A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Thought to have originated in the Loire and Bordeaux regions of France, it is also grown in the United States (primarily California), Italy, Australia, South America, Argentina, and Chile.