Wines Words

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

Heady

Said of a wine that is very high in alcohol.

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  • Hard

    Said of a wine with excess astringency and acidity that overpowers its smoothness and alcohol. Such a wine can soften over time as the tannins become softer and rounder.

  • Harmonious

    Said of a wine that has a particularly good blend of characteristics, beyond just being well balanced.

  • Heady

    Said of a wine that is very high in alcohol.

  • Hearty

    Said of an ample, full-bodied wine.

  • Heavy

    Said of a wine that is overly thick and generally high in alcohol.

  • Hectare

    10,000 sq. meters, or a land parcel that measures 100 meters by 100 meters.

  • Hollow

    Said of a wine that lacks substance.

  • Honest

    A straightforward wine with well defined characteristics. Synonymous with "straightforward wine".

  • HVE

    The High Environmental Value (HVE) certification is a global approach that concerns all forms of agriculture. It has three levels, the most advanced in this process are “HVE3”. This label rewards farms that use pesticides to a limited extent and favor natural solutions, have the most virtuous water management possible and pay particular attention to the protection of biodiversity, fauna and flora.