Special harvest: small lexicon on wine in 10 words to know
In full harvest of the grapes, you will not be able to escape the discussions "viticoles".
1. Harvesting: Harvest period grapeswhich will be intended to produce wine.
The harvest period varies by region. It is between July and October in the northern hemisphere. In France, the harvest season is between September and October. But it depends on factors including climate. We have to wait until the grapes has reached a degree of maturity (ratio between the sugar level and the rate of acidity).
2. winemaking : This is the second step after the harvest. The grapes is placed in a tank to macerate for a few days. We will add yeasts to help the fermentation. Sugar then becomes alcohol.
3. Millésime In enology, it is the year of the vintage. The vintage is an important reference to appreciate the quality of a wine. It is usually indicated on the bottle.
4. designation : Chablis, Cabernet-d'Anjou, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Emilion ... The appellations make it possible to identify the geographical area where the crops were grown. grapes.
5. Domain: The domain identifiesthe producer of a wine and all its means of production (vineyards, technical processes ...). The domain name is unique. Château Latour, Château Lafite or Château Margaux are some of the most famous areas.
6. grape : The grape variety refers to the type of vine from which is made a wine. The varieties of grapes are numerous and explain the number of wines different. For the red winesCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache are all identified. For the wines white wines are Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Muscat, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon ...
7. Tannin : This term is used to speak of a Red wine. Tannins are substances that give a shredded feel to the tongue. It is an astringent substance widespread in wood, bark and leaves. With time, the tannins soften and allow a good aging of the wine.
8. Dress: It is a term used to designate the color of a wine and its external appearance. He will qualify the color of the wine.
9. Corked: Who has the taste of cork. The wine will smell like cork, dust or mold.
10. Bouquet: It is its substances or its aromas which develop during the aging of the wine. We also say of a wine who has a bouquet that has "nose" or is "penetrating".
