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Aromatized Wine
Aromatised wine (spelled aromatized in American English) is a wine flavoured with aromatic herbs and spices. These are classified by their alcohol content and the flavourings and other ingredients used. The European Union defines three categories: 'aromatised wine', 'aromatised wine-based drink' and 'aromatised wine-product cocktail'. Drinks which have an alcohol content of 1.2% abv or less, cannot be labelled as containing wine. History Multiple kinds of aromatic wine are mentioned in Talmudic literature (that is, Jewish rabbinic texts from the early centuries AD through late antiquity). Examples include ''Alontit'', which was infused with balsam; ''Anomalin'', a blend of wine, honey, and pepper (comparable to the Greek ''Oinomelon''); and ''Inmernon'', wine spiced with myrrh. Additional examples include ''Psynthiton'', a wine scented with wormwood, and ''Kafrisin'' wine, which may derive its name from Cyprus, though it more likely refers to a wine spiced with capers. Arom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rabbinic Literature
Rabbinic literature, in its broadest sense, is the entire corpus of works authored by rabbis throughout Jewish history. The term typically refers to literature from the Talmudic era (70–640 CE), as opposed to medieval and modern rabbinic writings. It aligns with the Hebrew term ''Sifrut Chazal'' (), which translates to “literature f oursages” and generally pertains only to the sages (''Chazal'') from the Talmudic period. This more specific sense of "Rabbinic literature"—referring to the Talmud, Midrashim (), and related writings, but hardly ever to later texts—is how the term is generally intended when used in contemporary academic writing. The terms ''mefareshim'' and ''parshanim'' (commentaries and commentators) almost always refer to later, post-Talmudic writers of rabbinic glosses on Biblical and Talmudic texts. Mishnaic literature The Midr'she halakha, Mishnah, and Tosefta (compiled from materials pre-dating the year 200 CE) are the earliest extan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lillet
Lillet () is a French wine–based aperitif from Podensac. Classed as an aromatised wine within EU law, it is a blend of 85% Bordeaux wine, Bordeaux region wines (Semillon for the blanc and for the rosé, Merlot for the rouge) and 15% Maceration (wine), macerated liqueurs, mostly citrus liqueurs (peels of sweet oranges from Spain and Morocco and peels of bitter green oranges from Haiti). The mix is then stirred in oak vats until blended. During the aging process, Lillet is handled as a Bordeaux wine (undergoing Clarification_and_stabilization_of_wine#Fining, fining, racking, Clarification and stabilization of wine#Filtration, filtering, etc.). In the original ''Kina'' Lillet formulation (so named with respect to its status as a quinquina), quinine liqueur made of cinchona bark from Peru was included among its ingredients. "Lillet" belongs to a family of Aperitif and digestif, aperitifs known as tonic wines because of the addition of quinine. Varieties * Kina Lillet (1887–1986 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galium Odoratum
''Galium odoratum'', the sweet woodruff or sweetscented bedstraw, is a flowering perennial plant in the family Rubiaceae, native to much of Europe. It is widely cultivated for its flowers and its sweet-smelling foliage. Description A herbaceous plant, it grows to long, often lying flat on the ground or supported by other plants. The leaves are simple, lanceolate, glabrous, long, and borne in whorls of six to nine. The small (4–7 mm diameter) flowers are produced in cymes, each white with four petals joined together at the base. The fruits are 2–4 mm in diameter, produced singly, and each is covered in tiny, hooked bristles, which help disperse them by sticking temporarily to clothing and animal fur. It owes its sweet smell to the presence of the compound coumarin. Distribution and habitat The plant is native to much of Europe from Spain and Ireland to Russia, as well as Western Siberia, Turkey, Iran, the Caucasus, China, and Japan. It is also sparingly na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May Wine
May wine, also known as Maitrank, Maiwein, Maibowle and Waldmeisterbowle, is an aromatized wine popular in Germany, sometimes made into a punch. May wine is served in the spring, traditionally on the May Day holiday. The base is made by steeping the fragrant creeping herb sweet woodruff (''Galium odoratum'', sometimes called ''Asperula odorata'', known in Germany as ''Waldmeister'') that grows in the forests of Northern Europe in a white German wine. It is the specialty of the town of Arlon, in the south of Belgium. Ingredients The Council of the European Communities legally defines Maiwein as: To make a punch (''Maibowle'', May punch) ingredients such as brandy, sparkling wine (or carbonated water) and sugar may also be added to Maywein. Since strawberries are in season at that time of year, they are often floated in the drink. Production A variation might include strawberry flavoring or fermentation techniques to make it lightly sparkling. Commercial May wine produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glögg
Glögg, gløgg or glögi is a spiced, often Alcoholic drink, alcoholic, mulled wine, or alcoholic spirit, spirit of Swedish origin. It is a traditional Swedish drink during winter, especially around Christmas. History In the Nordic countries, hot wine has been a common drink since at least the 16th century. The original form of glögg, a spiced liquor, was consumed by messengers and postmen who travelled on horseback or skis in cold weather. Since the early 19th century, glögg has been a common winter drink, mixed and warmed with juice, syrup, and sometimes with a smaller quantity of harder spirits or punsch. Glögg came to Finland from Sweden at the end of 19th century. The Finnish word ''glögi'' comes from the Swedish word ''glögg'', which in turn comes from the words ''glödgat vin'' or hot wine. Due to prohibition#Nordic countries, prohibition, consumption of glögg almost stopped completely. When prohibition was lifted in the 1930s glögg was advertised in Finland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulled Wine
Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is an alcoholic drink usually made with red wine, along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins, served hot or warm. It is a traditional drink during winter, especially around Christmas. It is usually served at Christmas markets in Europe, primarily in Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Nordic countries, the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries, Great Britain and France. There are Non-alcoholic drink, non-alcoholic versions of it. Origins The first record of wine being spiced and heated can be found in Plautus' play ''Curculio (play), Curculio'', written during the 2nd century BC. The Romans travelled across Europe, conquering much of it and trading with the rest. The legions brought wine and viticulture with them up to the Rhine and Danube rivers and to the Scotland, Scottish border, along with their recipes. The Forme of Cury, a medieval English cookery b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Duck
Cold Duck is a sparkling wine made in the United States. Origin The recipe was based on a German legend involving Prince Clemens Wenceslaus of Saxony ordering the mixing of champagne with unfinished bottles of wine. The drink, as it evolved in Germany, became standardized as one part wine from the Mosel region, one part wine from the Rheinhessen region, and one part champagne, seasoned with lemons and balm mint. The wine produced was given the name ''Kaltes Ende'' ("cold end" in German), until it was altered to the similar-sounding term ''Kalte Ente'' meaning "cold duck". Modern Cold Duck was invented in 1937 by Harold Borgman, the owner of Pontchartrain Wine Cellars in Detroit, Michigan. He simultaneously poured champagne and sparkling burgundy into a hollow-stem wine glass. Other wines * In the US, the Michigan winery Bronte Champagnes and Wine was the first to bottle Cold Duck in the 1960s and 1970s. Bronte was sold to Tabor Hill Winery in 1984. * During the early 1970s, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangria
Sangria ( , ; ) is an alcoholic beverage originating in Spain and Portugal. A punch, sangria traditionally consists of red wine and chopped fruit, often with other ingredients or spirits. Under EU regulations only Spain and Portugal can label their product as Sangria; similar products from different regions are differentiated in name. Clericó is a similar beverage that is popular in Latin America. Sangria is very popular among foreign tourists in Spain even if locals do not consume the beverage that much. It is commonly served in bars, restaurants, and chiringuitos and at festivities throughout Portugal and Spain. Penelope Casas, ''1,000 Spanish Recipes'' (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014), p. 669. History and etymology ''Sangria''/''sangría'' means "bloodletting" in Spanish and in Portuguese. The term ''sangria'' used for the drink can be traced back to the 18th century. Sangria has its historical roots in the Kingdom of León during the Middle Ages, where the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsala Wine
Marsala is a fortified wine, dry or sweet, produced in the region surrounding the Italian city of Marsala in Sicily. Marsala first received ''Denominazione di Origine Controllata'' (DOC) status in 1969. The European Union grants Protected designation of origin (PDO) status to Marsala and most other countries limit the use of the term ''Marsala'' to products from the Marsala area. While unfortified wine is also produced in the Marsala region, it does not qualify for the Marsala DOC. History Marsala fortified wine was probably first popularized outside Sicily by the Liverpool merchant John Woodhouse. In 1773, he landed at the port of Marsala and discovered the local wine produced in the region, which was aged in wooden casks and tasted similar to Spanish and Portuguese fortified wines then popular in England. Fortified wine in Marsala has always been made using a process called ''in perpetuum'', which is similar to the '' solera'' system used to produce Sherry in Jerez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denominazione Di Origine Controllata
The following four classification of wine, classifications of wine constitute the Italy, Italian system of labelling and legally protecting Italian wine: * ''Denominazione di origine'' (DO, rarely used; ; 'designation of origin'); * ''Indicazione geografica tipica'' (IGT; ; 'indication of geographical typicality'); * ''Denominazione di origine controllata'' (DOC; ; 'controlled designation of origin'); and * ''Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita'' (DOCG; ; 'controlled and guaranteed designation of origin'). The system was introduced in 1963 shortly after the Treaty of Rome established Italy as a founding member of the European Economic Community, and was modelled on the extant French ''appellation d'origine contrôlée'' (AOC) laws. It was overhauled in 1992 to match new European Union law on protected designation of origin, introducing the more general ''denominazione di origine protetta'' (DOP) designation for foods and agricultural products, including wines. Further ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cocchi Americano
Cocchi Americano ( pronounced: /ˈkɔkki ameriˈkano/) is a quinine-flavored aperitif wine produced by Giulio Cocchi Spumanti in the Asti province of Italy. Cocchi Americano is a variety of Americano. The wine was developed by Giulio Cocchi, and production began in 1891. Cocchi also produces a pink variety of this aperitif, the "Cocchi Americano Rosa", which is slightly more bitter and aromatic than the standard white Cocchi Americano. Press and awards Cocchi Americano gained prominence from its use in James Bond The ''James Bond'' franchise focuses on James Bond (literary character), the titular character, a fictional Secret Intelligence Service, British Secret Service agent created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels ...'s Vesper as a substitute for Kina Lillet, which is no longer available. It is also used in the Corpse Reviver #2 and in other cocktails. Cocchi Americano is generally considered to be the nearest contemporary dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byrrh
Byrrh is an aromatised wine apéritif made of red wine, mistelle, and quinine. Created in France in 1866 and trademarked in 1873, it was popular as an apéritif in the early 20th century. With its marketing and reputation as a "hygienic drink", Byrrh sold well. It was even exported, despite the similarity of its name to "beer", complicating sales in English- and German-language speaking regions. Byrrh was sold in the United States until Prohibition. As of 2012, Byrrh has been reintroduced to the United States. History Brothers Pallade and Simon Violet, itinerant drapers from Thuir (France), decided to take advantage of the wine fever in the region to develop an apéritif wine flavoured with cinchona. They mixed dry wines and mistelles and initially marketed the resulting product as a health drink or Pharmaceutical drug#For nutrition, tonic. This was because the local apéritif producers were displeased about competition with their established brands. Rebranding the brothers' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
