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Vecchio
Old, in particular some aged DOC and DOCG wines

Vellutato
Velvety, with a smooth aroma

Vendemmia
Harvest or vintage

Vendemmia tardiva
Late harvest, a wine made from grapes picked late in the season

Verde
Green, a wine picked from unripe grapes, which is a major defect

Vigna
Vineyard

Vignaiolo
Grape grower

Vigneto
Vineyard

Vigoroso
Vigorous, wines with a forward taste

Vinacce
The grape pulp, seeds, and skin that remains after pressing. It is used to make grappa.

Vinificazione
Vinification, the making of wine

Vino
Wine

Vino da arrosto
A robust mature red wine that pairs well with roasts

Vino da tavola
Table wine

Vino Novello
New wine, bottled within the last twelve months or less

Vino Santo
Wine made from grapes dried on straw mats, in particular in Tuscany

Vite
Vine

Viticoltore
Grape grower

Viticolture
Vine cultivation

Vitigno
Grape variety

Vivace
Lively, slightly sparkling fresh wine

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