Vin Liquoreux

A very sweet, syrupy white wine, generally madeThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vin Mousseux

Sparkling wine, made either by SECONDARY FERMENTATION The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vin Ordinaire

Literally ordinary wine—a plain wine with no regional or VARIETAL characteristics.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Viña

Literally means vineyard, but the word viña is often usedThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vinegary

Describes a wine with the harsh aroma of vinegar, usually producedThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Viniculture

The science of winemaking. The term is usedThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vinifera

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

Vino da Arrosto

Wine for a roast, implying a red thatThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vino da Pasto

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

Vino da Tavola

Table wine—the regulation termThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

STICKIES

The affectionate name Australians give to their sweet wines. Ther term is broadly used to cover late-harvest wines as well as Australia’s phenomenal sweet FORTIFIED Muscats, topaques, and fortified tawnies.

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