Wine & Vine Glossary
Winemaking, tasting, viticulture… discover the glossary (non-exhaustive) of wine and vine compiled by Cavacave.
A
- AmpelographyViticulture
- The science of identifying grape varieties. It is based on the observation of buds, leaves, shoots, etc.
- A.O.C.Viticulture
- Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (Controlled Designation of Origin)
G
- Grape varietyViticulture
- A variety of vine
H
- HarvestViticulture
- The operation of picking grapes when they have reached maturity
T
- Table grapeViticulture
- The fruit of the vine intended to be eaten fresh
- TerroirViticulture
- The combination of soil type, climate, vine variety, and human know-how
V
- VintageViticulture
- The harvest year of the wine
W
- Wine grapeViticulture
- The fruit of the vine intended for wine production