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Sangria
Sangria is made from red wine, fruit juices, soda water and fruit. Sometimes brandy is added. Sangria Blanco is made from white wine. Both are served cold with ice.
Setubal
An area located south of Lisbon (Portugal) that produces fortified wines from Muscat of Alexandria. The wines are aged in large vats and small barresl for 5 or 6 years, resulting in a deep golden wine capable of aging for many years.
Short
A tasting term to denote a wine which does not remain on the palate after swallowing - see 'finish.'
Smoky
A tasting term used to describe a subtle wood-smoke aroma (from toasting the barrels) and also some wines (i.e.. Madeira) that seem to pick up a steely or smoky aroma from the earth in which they are grown.
Soft
A tasting term to describe a wine with low acid and gentle tannins.
Spicy
A tasting term to describe flavors, Shiraz has a spicy flavor as does Gewurztraminer. A descriptor for many wines, indicating the presence of spice flavors such as anise, cinnamon, cloves, mint and pepper which are often present in complex wines.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Used to kill wild yeasts, sterilize equipment and prevent oxidation. A naturally occurring substance.
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