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Here Find Wine Terms From C to E.What do all those obscure wine terms mean? In this handy wine glossary you will find wine terms from C to E. C Canopy The “umbrella” formed by the leaves and branches of the grapevine. Cap The layer of grape skins, seeds, stems, and pulp that floats on top of the grape juice during fermentation of red wine. Carbon Dioxide A byproduct of wine fermentation, along with alcohol. Carbonic Maceration A method of fermentation in which bunches of whole grapes are placed inside a tank. The fermentation takes place inside the grape. Used mostly when making Beaujolais. Chaptalization The process of adding sugar to the wine must in order to raise the alcohol level. Used widely in wine regions with cooler climates, where the grapes do not achieve a high level of sugar content. Citrusy Describes the flavor and aroma of a wine that is reminiscent of citrus fruit. Closed In A wine with muted flavors and aromas, but with potential. A young wine that needs a bit of aging is said to be close in. Cloudy A wine that appears hazy. Cloying A wine that is unpleasantly sweet. Coarse A harsh wine, lacking in finesse and sophistication. Cold Fermentation A type of fermentation that takes place in stainless steel tanks that can be cooled. Used to produce light and medium bodied white wines. Complex A sophisticated wine with many layers of flavors and aromas. Great wines are complex. Cooperage A container used in wineries to store wine. It can be barrels, casks, or stainless steel vessels. Corked A wine that has been spoiled by a bad cork. It usually has an unpleasant musty smell. Crush The act of breaking the skins of the grape so that fermentation can occur. Also the term used to describe the process from harvest to the beginning of fermentation.
D Decant The act of pouring a wine into a different container in order to free it from sediment that has settled at the bottom of the bottle. Demi-Sec A term used to describe Champagne or sparkling wine that is not dry, but rather moderately sweet. Dessert Wine A wine that is sweet, usually high in alcohol level, and can accompany desserts. Destemmer A machine used to separate the stems from the grapes before fermentation. Dirty
Describes an odor resulting from poorly made wine. This odor may develop because of improperly cleaned barrels, or other error. Dry A term that describes a wine that doesn’t contain much sugar. Dumb Describes a young wine that has not yet developed aromas and flavors. It can also be a wine that is served too cold, and it is difficult to perceive its flavors. E Earthy A wine that has aromas and flavors reminiscent of earth, and things such as moss or truffles. Enology The study of winemaking. It may also be spelled oenology. Estate Bottled Definition may vary from country to country. In the United States it means that a winery grew all the grapes used in a particular wine. Esters Aroma produced by yeast and bacteria, especially during the fermentation process. Ethanol or Ethyl Alcohol Alcohol that results when the yeasts convert the sugar during fermentation. Find More Wine Terms BelowReturn to Home Page from Wine Terms
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