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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.

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

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.

Most notably known as "Pinot Gris". A grape varietal, used in the production of white to slightly pink wine, originating in the Alsace region of France.

A cheese from the Corsica region of France that is made from sheep's milk. This cheese is uncooked and most often covered with herbs, which include rosemary.

Extremely thin, long strands of pasta, which are available in both strands and nests. Also known as Angel hair.