garrafeira
[gah-rah-FAY-ruh]
Portuguese term used on wine labels to suggest a better-quality wine (much like Reserve or Private Reserve is used in the United States). Red wines using this term must receive 3 years of aging (2 years before bottling and 1 year after). White wines must receive 1 year of aging (6 months before bottling and 6 months after). In addition, these wines must have an alcohol content at least 1?2 percent higher than the required minimum for regular bottlings.
Related Links:
Aglianico,
Demystifying The Wine Label,
second label,
Vin de Qualité
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