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31Languedoc wine — Languedoc wine, including the vin de pays labeled Vin de Pays d Oc , is produced in southern France. While Languedoc can refer to a specific historic region of France and Northern Catalonia, usage since the 20th century (especially in the context …
32Limoux wine — Bottles of Blanquette de Limoux Limoux wine is produced around the city of Limoux in Languedoc in southwestern France. Limoux wine is produced under four Appellation d origine contrôlée (AOC) designations: Blanquette de Limoux, Blanquette méthode …
33Languedoc-Roussillon wine — The Languedoc Roussillon wine region and the location of the region s appellations. Languedoc Roussillon wine, including the vin de pays labeled Vin de Pays d Oc, is produced in southern France. While Languedoc can refer to a specific historic… …
34Marsannay wine — Vineyards just outside Marsannay la Côte. A bottle of white Marsannay w …
35Oak (wine) — Oak Wine Barrels The use of oak plays a significant role in winemaking and can have a profound effect on the resulting wine, affecting the color, flavor, tannin profile and texture of the wine. Oak can come into contact with wine in the form of a …
36Glossary of wine terms — The glossary of wine terms lists the definitions of many general terms used within the wine industry. For terms specific to viticulture, winemaking, grape varieties, and wine tasting, see the topic specific list in the See also section below.… …
37Ancient Rome and wine — Expansion of the Roman Empire Ancient Rome played a pivotal role in the history of wine. The earliest influences of viticulture on the Italian peninsula can be traced to Ancient Greeks and Etruscans. The rise of the Roman Empire saw an increase… …
38Bordeaux wine regions — The wine regions of Bordeaux are the area around the city of Bordeaux within the Gironde department of Aquitaine. The region is naturally divided by the Gironde River into a Left Bank area which includes the Médoc and the subregions of St Estèphe …
39Fermentation (wine) — Fermenting must. The process of fermentation in wine turns grape juice into an alcoholic beverage. During fermentation, yeast interact with sugars in the juice to create ethanol, commonly known as ethyl alcohol, and carbon dioxide (as a …
40Catalan wine — is wine made in the Spanish wine region of Catalonia. The term may also be used to refer to some French wines made in the Catalan influenced region of Roussillon. The city of Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the focal point of the… …
