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Abboccato

Italian for "semidry".
February 7, 2011 

Abfuller

[AB-few-ler] In Germany, when a bottler or shipper assumes the responsibility for the origin and quality of a wine, they...
February 7, 2011 

Abfüllung

[AB-few-lung] German for "bottling".  
February 7, 2011 

Abstich

German for "racking".
February 8, 2011 

Acacia (Gum Arabic)

Gum arabic, also known as gum acacia, chaar gund or char goond, is a natural gum made of hardened sap taken from two species...
February 8, 2011 
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Acetaldehyde

This is the main aldehyde which is present in all wines (especially Sherry). It can be an important part of the bouquet of lighter,...
February 8, 2011 
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