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 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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