Glossary
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.
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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.