Superiore

Generally indicates a wine of higher quality, often becauseThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Stravecchio

Very old, a term more frequentlyThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Spumante

Sparkling; literally,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Rosso

Red. Vino rosso is distinguished from vino biancoThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Recioto

A word indicating the wine is sweet (as in recioto di Soave and recioto di Valpolicella).The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Riserva

A wine that has been matured for a specific number of years, according The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Rosato

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

Podere

A small farm, often turned into a wine estate. These often useThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Passito

The general term for winesThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Pasada

Term used to describeThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Pinot Noir

B. Viognier

C. Merlot

D. Sauvignon Blanc

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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