In Portugal this term is applied to wines that have been aged for no less than 3 years (for red) or two years (for white). These are good quality wines with at least 0.5% more alcohol than the minimum required for the area.
In Portugal this term is applied to wines that have been aged for no less than 3 years (for red) or two years (for white). These are good quality wines with at least 0.5% more alcohol than the minimum required for the area.
French for "velvet." This term is applied to wines that have this texture in the mouth.