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    A Basic Pronunciation Guide

    Becoming familiar with all of the terms and names associated with wines can be a daunting task.  With so many popular wines coming from France, Italy, and Spain, wine and varietal names can be difficult to pronounce, which can make finding your favorite wine a challenge.  Here is a short guide to making sense of some of the most popular wine and grape names.

     

    Alvarinho [ahl-vah-ree-nyoh]

    Albariño [al-bah-ree-nyoh]

    Armagnanc [ahr-mahn-YAK]

    Barbera [bar-BEH-rah]

    Beaujolais [boh-zhuh-LAY]

    Bordeaux [bohr-DOH]

    Brut [BROOT]

    Cabernet Franc [KA-behr-nay FRAHNK]

    Cabernet Sauvignon [ka-behr-NAY so vihn-YOHN]

    Cava [KAH-vah]

    Chablis [sha-BLEE]

    Chardonnay [shar-doh-NAY]

    Châteauneauf-du-Pape [shah-toh-nuhf-doo-PAHP]

    Chenin Blanc [SHUH-ihn BLAHNK]

    Colombard [KAHL-ohm-bahrd]

    Côtes du Rhone [koht doo ROHN]

    Cuvée [koo-VAY]

    Fumé Blanc [FOO-may BLAHNK]

    Gewürztraminer [guh-VURTS-trah-mee-ner]

    Grenache [greh-NAHSH]

    Kir [KEER]

    Madeira [mah-DYEAH-ruh]

    Malbec [mahl-behk]

    Merlot [mehr-LOH]

    Muscat [MUHS-kat]

    Petite Sirah; Petite Syrah [peh-TEET see-RAH]

    Pinot Blanc [PEE-noh BLAHNK]

    Pinot Gris [PEE-noh GREE]

    Pinot Noir [PEE-noh NWAHR]

    Pouilly-Fuissé [poo-yee fwee-SAY]

    Prosecco [proh-SEHK-koh]

    Riesling [REEZ-ling]

    Rioja [ree-oh-hah]

    Rosé [roh-ZAY]

    Sancerre [sahn-SEHR]

    Sangiovese [san-joh-VAY-zeh]

    Sauternes [soh-TEHRN]

    Sauvignon Blanc [SOH-vee-nyohn BLAHNK]

    Semillon [say-mee-YHON]

    Syrah [see-RAH]

    Terroir [teh-RWAHR]

    Verdelho [vehr-DEH-lyoh]

    Verdicchio [vehr-DEE-kyoh]

    Viognier [vee-oh-NYAY]

     

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