This term applies to Champagne bottles only and is the equivalent of Jeroboam. It will hold 4.5 litres of wine which is equal to 6 standard sized bottles.
In Portugal this term is applied to vintage wine of good quality with an alcohol level at least 0.5% above the minimum for the area.
A chemical found in grape skins (and Japanese knotweed) that lowers the levels of low-density lipoproteins ("bad cholesterol") and increases the levels of "good" cholesterol (high density lipoproteins).
Wine from previous vintages added to a cuvée in order to maintain consistent quality and style.
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