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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ullage

The gap in a bottle between the cork and wine. This term can also be applied to the practice of topping off barrels to reduce the presence of air in the barrel.

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V.S.O.

This term is applied to Cognac and means Very Special Old.

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V.S.O.P.

This term is applied to the best quality Cognacs and Armagnacs and means Very Superior Old Pale. Generally it applies to brandies that are a minimum of 12 years old. This phrase has no official status but it is usually applied only to the oldest and best...

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V.V.S.O.P.

This term is applied to Cognacs and means Very Very Special Old Pale.

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valpolicella

An Italian red wine that is fruity and fuller than Bardolino.

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vanilla

This smell can be indicative of wines which were aged in oak.

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