In Portuguese, machine used by coopers to stretch the arches of casks.

 

Sense of proportion in a wine's components: alcohol, acidity and tannin.

 

Quality of a round wine - that shows harmony between its organoleptic components (acidity, tannin and alcohol).

 

Aromas in wine that resemble incense, resins or vegetable balsams. It's a noble aroma.

 

In the Champagne region, name given to a wine bottle with capacity of 12litres, i.e., 16 common bottles, that was used mainly for sparkling wines. This type of bottle is not very common.

 

Said of a wine that lacks originality or character.

 

Fruity aroma that is mainly found in very young wines that underwent semi-carbonic maceration or were fermented at a cool temperature. This aroma also resembles the smell of amyl.

 

Red vine grown in Italy.

 

One of the red vines grown in Italy. It produces some of the most interesting wines from Piemonte.

 

White grape variety recommended in the Dão region. It can also be found in other regions in Portugal.