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Choose your assignment type and instantly surface the most critical terms to review before you walk in. Every entry has a pronunciation button.
Winery Tour
Guiding visitors
Press Conference
Wine launch / media
Trade Fair
Prowein, Vinexpo…
Wine Auction
Sotheby's, Christie's…
Competition / Judging
DWWA, IWC, Mundus Vini
Tasting Seminar
WSET, masterclass
Vineyard Visit
Field & viticulture
Sherry Event
Jerez / Consejo
⚑ Regional Conflict Checker
Type any term to see exactly how its meaning differs across Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and US Spanish. The most powerful tool for avoiding live interpretation errors.
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🫧 Palate / Structure
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English tasting note
Nota de cata en español
⚡ Day-of-Assignment Quick Card
The 20 highest-risk terms every wine interpreter must know cold. Print and tuck into your notepad before every assignment.
📊 Quick Reference Tables
Essential reference data for wine interpreters. Aging classifications, sparkling sweetness scale, bottle sizes, and regional comparisons.
Spanish Wine Aging Classifications
| Category | Pronunciation | Oak min. | Bottle min. | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joven / Cosecha | hoh-VEN | None | None | None | Young, fresh style |
| Crianza (red) | kree-AN-thah | 6 months | 18 months | 24 months | Entry-level quality aging |
| Reserva (red) | reh-SAIR-vah | 12 months | 24 months | 36 months | Selected harvests |
| Gran Reserva (red) | gran reh-SAIR-vah | 24 months | 36 months | 60 months | Best vintages only |
| Cava Reserva | KAH-vah | — | 15 months | 15 months | All in bottle (sparkling) |
| Cava Gran Reserva | KAH-vah gran | — | 30 months | 30 months | Premium sparkling |
| Vino de Pago | VEE-noh PAH-goh | Varies | Varies | Varies | Spain's highest single-estate category |
Sparkling Wine Sweetness Scale
| Style | Spanish | Residual Sugar | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brut Nature | Brut Nature | 0–3 g/L | Bone dry; no dosage added |
| Extra Brut | Extra Brut | 0–6 g/L | Very dry |
| Brut | Brut | 0–12 g/L | Dry; most popular style globally |
| Extra Seco | Extra Seco | 12–17 g/L | Extra dry (sweeter than Brut — confusing!) |
| Seco | Seco | 17–32 g/L | Off-dry |
| Semiseco | Semiseco | 32–50 g/L | Medium sweet |
| Dulce | Dulce | >50 g/L | Sweet |
Bottle Sizes Quick Reference
| Name | Spanish | Pronunciation | Size | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter bottle | Cuarto de botella | KWAHR-toh | 187.5 ml | Airline / miniature |
| Half bottle | Media botella | MAY-dee-ah | 375 ml | Common restaurant size |
| Standard bottle | Botella | boh-TAY-yah | 750 ml | Universal standard |
| Magnum | Magnum | MAG-num | 1.5 L | 2 bottles; ages better |
| Jeroboam | Jeroboam | heh-roh-boh-AHM | 3 L | 4 bottles |
| Imperial / Methusalem | Imperial | im-PEER-ee-al | 6 L | 8 bottles |
| Salmanazar | Salmanazar | sal-mah-nah-THAR | 9 L | 12 bottles |
| Balthazar | Baltasar | bal-tah-THAR | 12 L | 16 bottles |
| Nebuchadnezzar | Nabucodonosor | nah-boo-koh-DOH-noh-sor | 15 L | 20 bottles |
Sherry Styles at a Glance
| Style | Pronunciation | Character | Sweetness | Serve at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fino | FEE-noh | Dry, delicate, saline, yeasty | Dry | 7–9°C |
| Manzanilla | man-thah-NEE-yah | Dry, salty, chamomile, coastal | Dry | 7–9°C |
| Amontillado | ah-mon-tee-YAH-doh | Nutty, amber, dried fruit | Medium dry | 12–14°C |
| Oloroso | oh-loh-ROH-soh | Rich, walnut, dark, oxidative | Dry or sweet | 14–16°C |
| Palo Cortado | PAH-loh kor-TAH-doh | Amontillado nose + Oloroso body | Dry | 14–16°C |
| Pedro Ximénez | PAY-droh hee-MEH-neth | Raisins, figs, syrupy, molasses | Very sweet | 12–14°C |
| Cream Sherry | KREEM SHAIR-ee | Sweet, smooth Oloroso blend | Sweet | Room or ice |
Regional Variants — Critical Terms at a Glance
| Concept | Spain | Argentina | Chile | Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winery | Bodega | Bodega | Viña / Bodega | Bodega / Cava |
| Winemaker | Enólogo | Enólogo / Elaborador | Enólogo | Enólogo |
| Winery owner | Bodeguero (owner only!) | Bodeguero | Dueño de viña | Bodeguero |
| Harvest | Vendimia | Vendimia / Cosecha | Vendimia | Cosecha |
| Booking/reservation | Reserva (AMBIGUOUS!) | Reservación | Reservación | Reservación |
| Organic farming | Ecológico (legal term) | Orgánico | Orgánico | Orgánico |
| Sparkling wine | Cava / Espumoso | Espumante | Espumante | Espumoso |
| 'Cava' | Sparkling wine DO | Cellar only | Cellar only | Cellar only |
| 'Manzanilla' | Sherry style OR chamomile | Chamomile tea | Chamomile tea | Chamomile tea |
| Old vines | Cepas viejas | Viñas viejas | Viejas viñas | Viñas antiguas |
📱 QR Codes — Scan to Open on Mobile
Each QR code opens this app pre-filtered for that assignment type. Print them in your preparation materials or bookmark them on your phone.
The Wine Interpreter's Lexicon
Scan to open the full app on any device. Works offline once opened.
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How to use QR codes in your work: Print the relevant QR code in your assignment brief so you can scan it mid-assignment without searching. Save the "Critical Terms Only" QR in your phone photos for instant access before booth work. Share the main QR with colleagues to introduce them to the glossary.
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