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cote

In French , "side," referring to the slope of a hill, which, according to the French, is the best place for a vineyard. In France this word is often used as part of the designation of a wine district.

February 14, 2011 
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Cote d’ Or

The Côte d' Or is the famous "Golden Slope" of France's Burgundy region. This thirty mile long strip is divided into the northern Côte de Nuits (about 12 miles long and known for its red wines) and the southern Côtes de Beaune (recognized for both...

February 14, 2011 
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coteaux

In French , "sides," referring to the slope of a hill, which, according to the French, is the best place for a vineyard. In France this word is often used as part of the designation of a wine district.

February 14, 2011 
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cotto

An Italian term for wines that have been heated.

February 15, 2011 
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