Cantina

/kan-TEE-nah/

Italian term for winery or cellar.

Full Definition

Cantina is the Italian word for winery, wine cellar, or wine cooperative. 'Cantina sociale' indicates a cooperative winery. The term appears in many Italian producer names. Similar to French cave or Spanish bodega.

Related Terms

bodega cave winery

More terms starting with C

Canopy Management

Techniques to control vine leaf and shoot growth.

Capsule

The foil or plastic covering over a wine bottle's cork.

Carbonic Maceration

Whole-grape fermentation in CO2, producing fruity wines.

Cava

Spanish sparkling wine made by traditional method.

Cellaring

Storing wine under proper conditions for aging.

Chai

French term for an above-ground wine storage building.