Fine Wine

/FINE wine/
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High-quality wine, often collectible with aging potential.

Full Definition

Fine wine refers to high-quality wines with aging potential, typically from prestigious regions with established track records. The term has no legal definition but generally implies wines above $50-100 that merit cellaring. The fine wine market includes Bordeaux, Burgundy, top Italian and California producers, and increasingly other regions.

Related Terms

premiumcollectibleinvestment wine

See Also

cult winegrand cru
FiltrationBack to GlossaryFinesse

More terms starting with F

Fermentation

The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeast.

Field Blend

Multiple grape varieties planted and harvested together.

Filtration

Removing particles from wine by passing through a filter.

Finish

The taste and sensations that linger after swallowing.

Fining

Clarifying wine by adding substances that bind with particles.

First Growth

The top-ranked estates in Bordeaux's 1855 Classification.