Asciato is Italian for "dry."
Ascorbic acid is a sugar acid with antioxidant properties. Its appearance is white to light-yellow crystals or powder, and it is water-soluble. One form of ascorbic acid is commonly known as vitamin C. In the wine industry, ascorbic acid is used to prevent...
Defined as an artistic process in which a three-dimensional artistic composition is made from putting together found objects, assemblage in wine means a blend of base wines used to create the final cuvée.
Astringence is the drying or puckering sensation noticeable in the mouth attributable to the tannins and acids found in some wines.
The drying or puckering sensation noticeable in the mouth attributable to the tannins and acids found in some wines.
Aszu is the world-famous Tokaji wine that is proudly cited in the Hungarian national anthem. It is the sweet, topaz-colored wine that is known throughout the English-speaking world as Tokay. The original meaning of the Hungarian word asz was "dried",...