Glossary entries

The last stage of development in wine production. After bottling, wine is often aged several years, whereby the aromas and flavors change. At best, the wine’s fruit, acidity, and alcohol reach optimal balance and harmony. The term(s) on the label of German Sekt (sparkling wine) to denote the most labor-intensive and expensive method of sparkling wine production in which the wine remains in one and the same bottle during every step of production. More about producing sparkling wine