A French term meaning "recently disgorged", refers to sparkling wine or champagne which has been held back from the original release for extended aging on the yeast. The term sometimes appears as "R.D." on labels.
In Italy, this term appears on labels of generally sweet wines that have included raisinized grapes.
Also known as "terra rosa," this red, clay-like sedimentary soil results from limestone which has had the carbonate leached out of it.
Red wines have been part of human culture for centuries. Through the years with countless research man hours, sweat and tears, red wine has transformed into an artistic business with each region of the world having a distinct characteristic taste and look....
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.
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