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AP Nummer
In Germany, the Amtliche Prufnummer is a registry number that appears on labels that indicates the wine as having been tasted...
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Aperitif
An Aperitif is a drink served before a meal. These are often sweet and are used to wet the appetite.
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Appellation
Appellation, or appellation of origin is simply another name for the place in which the dominant grapes used in the wine...
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Appellation Controlee (AOC)
The French term Appellation Controlee (sometimes seen as AOC - Appellation d'Origine Controlee) is given to wines by the government...
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Apre
The French term for "harsh." Often applied to young wines having very forward tannins.
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