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casa

In Portugal this term is used to signify a wine that comes from a single estate.
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casco

In Spain, this is a large cask or barrel, most often made of oak, which is used to ship or age wine.
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casein

A protein extracted from milk which can be used to clarify white wines. It also serves as a preventative against maderization.
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cask

Basically, any round wooden container used to store wine can be referred to as a cask. See Barrel, Butt, Hogshead, Pipe,...
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casse

Clouding and precipitation which can be caused by the presence of too much air, iron, copper, or protein. There is often...
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cassis

From the French, the term is applied to flavors resembling those of black currant. The name also applies for a type of liqueur...
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