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What is Alcohol Content?

The amount of ethyl alcohol contained by volume in wine and liquor. Its presence is measured in percent by volume or "proof." When consuming wine, the amount of alcohol affects the character of the wine and must be clearly stated on the label as required by law.

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What is Ale?

A type of beer that is made from fermented barley malt and hops. Sometimes referred to as English beer, it has a strong and slightly bitter taste. A dark malted beer, lighter and paler than Stout.

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What is Aglianico?

A grape variety used in the production of powerful red wines...

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Whar is Airelle?

A French term for an alcoholic beverage that is distilled from fermented cranberries used for a brandy or liqueur.

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What is Acrid?

A term used to describe wine with overly pronounced acidity (excess sulfur). The wine has harsh, sour, unpalatable characteristics.

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