Glossary

A dry wine with high tannins. Tannins and phenolics are part of the polyphenols, and are particularly dominant in the content of red wine.

Refers to the youngest member of the extensive, old Pinot varieties, that is also widespread all over the world. The classic style of wines aged in steel tank are aromatic, delicate and elegant on the palate, with its soft fruit, a touch of herbaceousness and nutty spice, make outstanding companions to food.

The Pinot Noir is an ancient variety from the Pinot family of varieties, and is a natural crossing of Pinot Meunier x Traminer. This highly regarded, classic variety is recognisable by its pale, often light brown shade of colour, with an aroma reminiscent of rowan berries, almonds, marzipan and sweet chestnuts.

Refers to a balanced, harmonious wine, that does not merit on having extract, but is pleasant, easy drinking wine.

Describes a round, opulent wine.

These wines are sold by the glass in restaurants and bars, and the preferred bottle format is the 1 litre or 2 litre bottle.

Full bodied, high alcohol wine with firm structure.

Austrian wine category. The grapes must fulfil strict requirement and are classified according to their must weight. Spätlese has for example a minimum must weight of 19° KMW, Auslese (21° KMW), Strohwein (grapes dried on straw mats) Eiswein (ice wine) and Beerenauslese all require 25° KMW. The Ruster Ausbruch requires 30° KMW and Trockenbeerenauslese requires at least 30° KMW.

This is not a legal term, but applies to the best wine with the highest quality of any one particular wine estate.