Wines Words

A concise dictionary of wine-related terms for enthusiasts and lovers of all things enological

Petiolar sinus

The more or less deeply cut section between the lower lobes of the blade leaf and the petiole which links it to the shoot.

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  • Passerillage

    A process in which grapes are air-dried and shriveled after harvest to increase their sugar concentration. This takes place in a dry, well-ventilated area in order to avoid spoilage.

  • Patch

    An area on or under the leaf (or leaf blade) with a color or nuance that can be seen by the naked eye.

  • Pentagonal

    A 5-sided geometrical leaf shape.

  • Petiolar point

    The point where the leaf blade is attached to the petiole.

  • Petiolar sinus

    The more or less deeply cut section between the lower lobes of the blade leaf and the petiole which links it to the shoot.

  • Petiole

    The stem linking the leaf blade to the shoot.

  • Petit verdot

    A grape variety sometimes blended with Cabernet and Merlot wines in the Bordeaux region.

  • Pineau d'Aunis

    A red variety grown in certain areas of the Loire Valley that produces wine with little color.

  • Pleasant

    Without flaws.

  • Pleasing

    Said of a wine with pleasant, unremarkable characteristics.

  • Plump

    Said of a wine that is high in alcohol, but still soft.

  • Poulsard

    This red variety, namely used in the Jura region, produces wines that have little color but are very delicate.

  • Powerful

    Said of a wine that is full-bodied, robust and generous, with a rich bouquet.

  • Primary fermentation

    Process that allows the grape juice to become wine as the yeasts transform its sugar into alcohol. CO2 is produced in the process.