noun
-
a chemical process in which sugars are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast or bacteria, commonly used in the production of wine, beer, and other beverages
sediment
- sediment, usazenina, kal
BrE
/'sedɪmənt/
AmE
/'sedɪmənt/
noun
-
solid particles that settle at the bottom of a bottle or container of liquid, especially in wine, as a natural by-product of aging or fermentation
lees
- sedlina, usazenina, kal (u vína)
BrE
/'li:z/
AmE
/'li:z/
noun, technical
-
the sediment consisting of dead yeast cells, grape solids, and other particles that settles at the bottom of a wine barrel or bottle during fermentation and aging
sommelier
- someliér, sklepník, vínoznalec, odborník na víno
BrE
/sə'melɪeɪ/
AmE
/ˌsʌməl'jeɪ/
noun
-
a trained wine professional, often working in fine dining restaurants, who specializes in wine service, wine pairing, and providing expert advice on wine selection
tannin
- tanin, tříslovina
BrE
/'tænɪn/
AmE
/'tænɪn/
noun, technical
-
a naturally occurring compound found in the skins, seeds, and stems of grapes, as well as in other plants, that gives wine astringency and structure
decanter
- karafa, dekantační nádoba
BrE
/dɪ'kæntə/
AmE
/dɪ'kæntər/
noun
-
a decorative glass or crystal bottle, typically with a stopper, used for serving wine, whiskey, or other liquids, often to allow them to breathe or to present them elegantly
decant
- dekantovat, přelít (např. víno)
BrE
/dɪ'kænt/
AmE
/dɪ'kænt/
verb
-
to pour a liquid, especially wine or another beverage, from one container into another, typically to separate it from sediment or to allow it to breathe
aerate
- provzdušnit, okysličit
BrE
/'eəreɪt/
AmE
/'ereɪt/
verb, technical
-
to expose something, such as a liquid or a substance, to air or to cause air to circulate through it
white wine
- bílé víno
BrE
/ˌwaɪt 'waɪn/
AmE
/ˌwaɪt 'waɪn/
noun
-
a type of wine made from white or light-coloured grape varieties
red wine
- červené víno
BrE
/ˌred 'waɪn/
AmE
/ˌred 'waɪn/
noun
-
a type of wine made from dark-colored grape varieties
carafe
- karafa (nádoba)
BrE
/kə'ræf/
AmE
/kə'ræf/
noun
-
a wide-mouthed glass or plastic container, typically used for serving water, wine, or other beverages