Kylix

A shallow, two-handled, often beautifully decoratedThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Kythos

In antiquity, a ladle used to scoop wine fromThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Kabinett

A level of ripeness indicating that the wine was not completely ripe The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Keller

Cellar.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

KMW

Acronym for Klosterneuburger Mostwage. In Austria, the KMW scale is usedThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Krater

A shallow bronze or pottery bowl used in antiquity to hold wine;The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Ktima

Estate; can appear on theThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The medieval French word for a small village, similar to the Old English “burg” 

B. A nomadic German tribe which once settled in the area

C. The Latin word Burgarius which was the name for a Roman province that once extended over most of central France

D. The name for early French rural governing bodies which were made up of noble councilmen who were known as Burrs

Sur lie

Sur lie is French for “on the lees,” and lees for their part The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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