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![Baga (red)](/assets/images/article/full/remote_glossary-baga.jpg)
Baga (red)
Although Baga probably originates from Dão in central-northern Portugal, it is even more commonly planted, and more highly valued, in neighbouring Bairrada, closer to the Atlantic.
![Bordeaux trivia (I) - The concept of Château](/assets/images/article/full/remote_glossary-chateau-lafite-rothschild.jpg)
Bordeaux trivia (I) - The concept of Château
Château is a common prefix seen on the label of many Bordeaux wines, and wines from across France. In recent years, it has become a trend for wines produced outside France to put this word on their labels. So what exactly is a Château, and what does it me
![Bobal (red)](/assets/images/article/full/remote_glossary-grape-varieties-bobal-chateau-bobal-wiki.jpg)
Bobal (red)
[Grape Variety] Widely planted in its homeland, Spain's Utiel-Requena, west of the port city of Valencia, and in neighbouring Manchuela, Bobal is far from rare.
![The making of Ice wine](/assets/images/article/full/remote_glossary-germany-eiswein-ice-wine-trauben.jpg)
The making of Ice wine
Arguably the most well-known ice wine comes from Canada (where it is written as icewine). But actually ice wine originated in Germany, where it’s called ‘Eiswein’.
![Frappato (red)](/assets/images/article/full/remote_glossary-grape-varieties-frappato-and-cerasuolo-di-vittoria-vineyard.jpg)
Frappato (red)
It was when I tasted the aromatic, finely structured but refreshing Frappato produced by Azienda Agricola Cos that I first fell for Frappato's charms.
![The world of Chinese sommeliers: GUO Ying](/assets/images/article/full/134349_guo-ying-four-seasons-hotel-pudong.jpg?1453468663)
The world of Chinese sommeliers: GUO Ying
Read about how GUO Ying get into the business, and what is it like to work as a sommelier in China.
![Oak aging and oak flavours](/assets/images/article/full/134590_chateau-soutard-barrels.jpg?1454618526)
Oak aging and oak flavours
Oak, especially new oak, can add intense flavours (coconut, vanilla, clove spice) and tannins to a wine, which if used unskilfully, could undesirably mask the fruit.
![Pinot Noir (Red)](/assets/images/article/full/remote_glossary-pinot-noir-bivb-dr.jpg)
Pinot Noir (Red)
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned red grape, capable of producing light-coloured red wines that often feature attractive red fruit flavours, soft tannins and a hint of sweetness.
![What is Rosé?](/assets/images/article/full/remote_glossary-rose-colours.jpg)
What is Rosé?
Rosé is, quite simply, a wine that only has a splash of red colour, and appears to be pink.
![Cassis & Bandol, Provence, France](/assets/images/article/full/134401_provence-cassis-bandol.jpg?1453468710)
Cassis & Bandol, Provence, France
Stunning coastline, great wines, superb gastronomy, protected national parks... the people of Provence know how to live la belle vie.