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The information contained on the labels of wine bottles is of two kinds: obligatory, and optional. Obligatory information includes appellation, identity of bottler, volume of contents, and alcohol content. Optional supplementary information may include vintage year, brand name, grape variety, or general information such as "oak-aged". The legislation in force also covers anything written on the bottle or its packaging (back label, neck label, cork, capsule, ... )
(tast.) Streaks of wine down the side of the tasting glass after the wine has been swirled around in it. Signals a wine of good body and hence good levels of alcohol, glycerol and macromolecules.
Describes the ability of tastes and aromas in well-made wines to remain present in the mouth after the wine has been swallowed. (See also caudalie)
(tast.) A wine that is generally weakly-coloured, low in alcohol and without real structure.
= Limpid.
(tast.) Acidulous.
(tast.) A wine that is tender, likeable and supple.