Glossary entries

C

Chambrieren
slowly allow a wine to reach room temperature
Climatic zones
the EU area devoted to viticulture is divided into climatic zones designed to help compensate for the variations
Continental climate
Climate with hot summers, shorter growing season, and cold winters
Corked
tasting term for the unpleasant moldy, damp smell of a wine with cork taint
Crossing
product of grape breeding to produce a new variety with previously defined characteristics
Cuvée
blend of wines from different grape varieties