This wine term describes a grape harvest of a specific year. A vintage wine is one that's made using 95 percent of those grapes. In order to carry a vintage date in the United States, for instance, a wine must come from grapes that are at least 95 percent from the stated calendar year. Thinly sliced roast or braised veal, served cold with a creamy, piquant tuna sauce. This combination may sound a bit unusual, but is surprisingly delicious.
Rules vary widely from region to region, and change often.
Just for one example, in the United States, a wine must be 85 percent from grapes grown within the viticultural area to carry the appellation name. For varietal bottling, a minimum of 75 percent of that wine must be made from the designated grape variety. Volatile Acidity Describes an excessive and undesirable amount of acidity, which gives a wine a slightly sour, vinegary edge. A large round pastry case which is filled with a sauced mixture of meat, seafood, or vegetables then topped with a pastry lid. These wines can vary greatly, with a broad range including dry, semisweet, sweet, slightly sparkling or fully sparkling.