Archives: Glossary

Description.

OIV

OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine.

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Oloroso

It is a wine made from grapes of the Palomino . The…

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Orange

(winemaking) – orange wine, correctly called white wine with maceration, is a…

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Oxidation

(winemaking) - premature discoloration or the appearance of caramel tones in red…

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P.D.O.

Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) Known to the general public according to…

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P.G.I.

Protected Geographical Indication

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P.G.I.

(winemaking) - Protected Geographical Indication, updated name of P.G.I. - Geographical Indication

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Parent/Parents

(biology) – plant specimens used in the hybridisation process, in breeding or…

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Pedicel/ Pedicels

(botanical) - small peduncle/ stalk that supports the flower or grape berry…

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Peristalsis

Intestinal motility is an alternating contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscles…

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