Glossary
Country Wine
/KUN-tree WINE/
Simple, everyday wine for immediate consumption.
Full Definition
Country wine refers to simple, unpretentious wines meant for everyday drinking rather than cellaring. Historically, it denoted non-appellation wines in European classification. The category emphasizes value, drinkability, and local character over complexity or aging potential. French 'vin de pays' is a formalized version.
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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.