Cibi e Bevande - Wine
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate al vino come "champagne", "sherry" e "distill".
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a type of fizzy wine made originally in France, often drunk to celebrate an event
sciampagna
a type of red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, made from a blend of grape varieties
Bordeaux
a type of white wine made from the Riesling grape, characterized by its high acidity, crisp and refreshing taste
Riesling
an aromatized fortified wine that is flavored with various botanicals, including herbs, spices, and roots
vermouth
a type of red wine made from the Gamay grape, produced in the Beaujolais region of France
Beaujolais
a strong wine that is often taken before a meal as an appetizer, originated in Spain
goccetto
a carbonated wine made from several grape varieties, resulting in a fizzy and effervescent drink
spumante
a type of white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Chablis region of Burgundy, France
Chablis
a white wine made from the Chardonnay grape, resulting in a range of flavors that often include notes of apple, pear, citrus, and tropical fruit
Chardonnay
a type of red wine made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy
Chianti
a sweet wine typically served with dessert or as a dessert on its own
vino da dessert
a type of wine that has been strengthened by the addition of a distilled spirit, usually brandy
vino fortificato
white wines from the Rhine region of Germany, known for their light and crisp taste with a refreshing acidity
hock
the wine offered by a restaurant or bar as a standard, affordable option
vino della casa
a fortified wine that comes from the Portuguese island of Madeira and is known for its distinctive nutty, caramelized flavor
madera
a red wine grape variety that is widely planted throughout the world and is known for producing wines that are soft, fruity, and easy to drink
merlot
a warm, spiced wine typically made with red wine, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and orange peel
vino caldo speziato
a slang term used to describe cheap, low-quality wine that is considered to be of inferior taste and quality
vino scadente
a type of wine made from dark-colored grapes that are fermented with their skins
vino rosso
a type of wine made from white grapes or from red grapes that have had their skins removed, resulting in a light-colored wine
vino bianco
a Greek wine that is flavored with pine resin during the winemaking process
retsina
a type of wine that is carbonated, producing bubbles and a fizzy texture
vino frizzante
a German wine that is flavored with sweet woodruff herb and is traditionally consumed in May
vino di maggio
a low-priced wine that is typically sold in large bottles or jugs
vino in fiasco
(of wine) to interact with oxygen after it has been opened, usually by decanting or swirling in the glass
aerare
to carefully pour a liquid from one container to another, often to separate any solid particles or to allow the liquid to breathe and develop its flavor and aroma
decantare
deposits of dead yeast or other particles that settle at the bottom of a wine barrel or bottle during the fermentation and ageing process
fecce
to purify and concentrate alcoholic beverages by heating and cooling to separate alcohol from other substances, enhancing its purity and potency
distillare
the science and practice of cultivating grapes for the purpose of making wine
viticoltura