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The tasting of wine with the purpose of analyzing the quality of the wine. The serious wine taster follows strict guidelines in terms of proper equipment (white table cloths, decanters, etc.

A wine that has been blended with brandy or other spirits. Fortified wines contain 15% to 24% alcohol when compared to most other wines containing up to 15% alcohol.

An alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of fruits and vegetables. Grapes account for the largest segment of wine making.

Most notably known as "Nebbiolo". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Most notably known as "Nebbiolo". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Most notably known as "Nebbiolo". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Most notably known as "Nebbiolo". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Most notably known as "Merlot". A grape varietal used in the production of hearty red wine. Originating in the Bordeaux region of France, the grape is also grown in the United States, Chile, Italy, Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.

A grape varietal, most notably known as Merlot, used in the production of hearty red wine. Originating in the Bordeaux region of France, the grape is also grown in the United States, Chile, Italy, Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.

A grape varietal most notably known as Dolcetto, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Most notably known as "Carignan". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wines, originating in the Cariñena District of Spain.

Most notably known as "Carignan". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wines, originating in the Cariñena District of Spain.

Most notably known as "Carignan". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wines, originating in the Cariñena District of Spain.

Pronounced Neh-bee-oh-low. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Pronounced Dohl-chet-toe. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Pronounced Broo-NELL-oh. A grape varietal, used in the production of powerful red wine, produced in the Tuscany region of Italy.

Wines made from basically one variety of grapes. The flavor and other characteristics of the wine are strongly influenced by the variety of grape used.

Winemakers often supplement wines during winemaking by adding small amounts of sulfur dioxide to protect fruit quality and prevent oxidation, allowing wine to age well.

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.

A grape varietal most notably known as Dolcetto, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Piedmont region of Italy.