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soft |
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A wine with mild tannin or acid sensation with no harshness on the palate and after-palate is called soft.
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solera |
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The bottom row of butts in a bodega. The name derives from being the row nearer to the soil (suelo). Wine for bottling may only be drawn from these casks.
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solera & criaderas |
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Sherry traditional ageing system in which wines of different ageing levels are continuously blended to maintain consistent style and quality throughout the years.
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sulphur dioxide (so2 |
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Chemical used as an anti-oxidant in winemaking. The smell of sulphur dioxide can be present in a newly opened bottle of wine, but it should dissipate. |
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sweet |
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More than fruity; pertaining to sugar.
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