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AVA

The abbreviation for American Viticulture Area. An AVA is a wine grape growing region that is geographically distinguishable from its surroundings. AVAs are defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which is a part of the United States Department of the Treasury.
 AVA - Wine Glossary

Auslese

A German word that translates as “selection”. As applied to wines, it refers to hand selected grapes. Auslese is one of 6 categories defined in Germany’s highest wine control laws. Auslese wines have between 20 and 25% residual sugar.
 Auslese - Wine Glossary

Austere

A wine tasting term that is applied to wines without excessive fruit that also exhibit a crisp acidity.
 Austere - Wine Glossary

Auxerrois

A historical province in France. The name is also applied to the Malbec grape.
 Auxerrois - Wine Glossary


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