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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- red wine
1, record 1, English, red%20wine
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Starting with the basics, red wine is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting the juice of dark-skinned grapes. Red wine differs from white wine in its base material and production process. ... During red wine production, the winemaker allows pressed grape juice, called must, to macerate and ferment with the dark grape skins, which adds color, flavor and tannin to the wine. 2, record 1, English, - red%20wine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vin rouge
1, record 1, French, vin%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vin rouge est une boisson alcoolisée obtenue par la fermentation du jus des raisins à la peau foncée. Il se distingue du vin blanc et rosé par les types de cépages utilisés et sa méthode de production. En effet, durant la vinification du vin rouge, le moût(=le jus de raisin pressé), macère et fermente avec la peau, c'est ce qui lui donne cette belle couleur rouge, son goût et son tanin. L'alcool n’ apparaît qu'ensuite, lorsque la levure transforme le sucre du raisin en éthanol et en dioxyde de carbone. 2, record 1, French, - vin%20rouge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- orange wine
1, record 2, English, orange%20wine
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- amber wine 2, record 2, English, amber%20wine
correct, noun
- skin-fermented white wine 3, record 2, English, skin%2Dfermented%20white%20wine
correct, noun
- skin-contact white wine 4, record 2, English, skin%2Dcontact%20white%20wine
correct, noun
- skin-contact wine 5, record 2, English, skin%2Dcontact%20wine
correct, noun
- skin-macerated white wine 6, record 2, English, skin%2Dmacerated%20white%20wine
correct, noun
- white wine with maceration 7, record 2, English, white%20wine%20with%20maceration
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skin-fermented or skin-contact white wines are white wines that have had extended contact with grape skins. This is unique, because typically, white wines do not spend time on their skins during fermentation. When white wine grapes are pressed, only the juice is fermented. Whereas, when red wines and rosés are fermented and pressed, they spend time on the skins (much less time for rosés than for reds). This extended skin contact is what gives wines their color and tannin. [They are] often known as "orange wines" due to their color ... 8, record 2, English, - orange%20wine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some orange wines are indeed orange, but some can be pale pink or deep amber. This comes down to the grape variety and the amount of time the juice spent with the skins. 9, record 2, English, - orange%20wine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- skin fermented white wine
- skin contact white wine
- skin contact wine
- skin macerated white wine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vin orange
1, record 2, French, vin%20orange
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vin ambré 2, record 2, French, vin%20ambr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- vin blanc de macération 3, record 2, French, vin%20blanc%20de%20mac%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
- vin blanc avec macération 4, record 2, French, vin%20blanc%20avec%20mac%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
- vin de macération 5, record 2, French, vin%20de%20mac%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un] vin orange est tout simplement un vin blanc qui est vinifié comme un vin rouge. Habituellement, un vin blanc est fait uniquement à partir de la pulpe du raisin sans ses autres parties solides. Le vin orange, lui, est fait à partir de raisins blancs qui ont fermenté avec leurs peaux et parfois leur rafle(c'est-à-dire la partie verte qui ressemble à des branches) de quelques semaines à plusieurs mois. 6, record 2, French, - vin%20orange
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vin orange : La forme au pluriel est «vins orange». 7, record 2, French, - vin%20orange
Record 2, Key term(s)
- vins orange
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
- Food Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- salt free
1, record 3, English, salt%20free
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sans sel
1, record 3, French, sans%20sel
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des aliments dont on a éliminé toute trace de sel. 2, record 3, French, - sans%20sel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des plats cuisinés sans sel. 2, record 3, French, - sans%20sel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de l'Agriculture du Québec établit une distinction, facilement compréhensible et justifiable, entre les expressions sans sucre et non additionné de sucre; par exemple, un jus de raisin blanc est naturellement sucré. La même distinction s’applique aux expressions sans sel et non additionné de sel. 3, record 3, French, - sans%20sel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par extension, on parle de régime sans sel (salt free diet), pour désigner une alimentation dont le sel est éliminé. 2, record 3, French, - sans%20sel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d’État du Canada. 4, record 3, French, - sans%20sel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
- Industria alimentaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sin sal
1, record 3, Spanish, sin%20sal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Marsala
1, record 4, English, Marsala
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- marsala 2, record 4, English, marsala
correct
- Marsala wine 3, record 4, English, Marsala%20wine
correct, rare
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rich, Italian wine to which brandy has been added to convert the sugar into a higher alcohol content. 4, record 4, English, - Marsala
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a fortified wine, Marsala is made in both dry or sweet varieties. The dry Marsala is commonly used as an ingredient in recipes for Chicken Marsala or Veal Marsala and is the variety often used to flavor a variety of poultry, meat, and vegetable dishes. The sweet Marsala is mostly used for desserts or served as a dessert wine. 4, record 4, English, - Marsala
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Available in three different hues, Marsala can be purchased as a gold (oro), amber (ambra) or ruby (rubino) colored beverage depending on the grapes used to produce the beverage. Gold and amber Marsala is made from white skin grapes such as Grillo, Catarrato, Inzolia, and Domaschino varietals. Ruby Marsala is produced from the darker skinned red grapes such as pignatello, calabrese, nerello mascalese, or nero d'avola grapes. 4, record 4, English, - Marsala
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term "Marsala wine" is rare. 5, record 4, English, - Marsala
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- marsala
1, record 4, French, marsala
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Marsala 2, record 4, French, Marsala
correct, masculine noun
- vin de Marsala 3, record 4, French, vin%20de%20Marsala
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vin blanc liquoreux produit dans la région de Marsala en Sicile et caractérisé par une couleur plus ou moins foncée et une saveur forte. 2, record 4, French, - marsala
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le marsala est fait avec un vin blanc aromatique, le passito, auquel on ajoute de l'eau-de-vie. On obtient ainsi le «marsala vergine», qui est blanc, très sec [...] Plus ou moins additionné de sirop de raisin, qui lui donne une teinte brune et un goût de caramel, il devient «superiore» [...] Il est aussi utilisé en cuisine(piccata de veau, sabayon). 1, record 4, French, - marsala
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ice wine
1, record 5, English, ice%20wine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sweet wine obtained from grapes that are left to freeze on the vine, are quickly harvested and pressed while frozen. 2, record 5, English, - ice%20wine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Known as Eiswein in Germany, ... icewine has always been rare, an oenological curiosity. To achieve the potent juice that leads to icewine, white grapes ... must freeze marble-hard in the vineyard ... and be picked and pressed while frozen. 3, record 5, English, - ice%20wine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vin de glace
1, record 5, French, vin%20de%20glace
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Icewine 2, record 5, French, Icewine
see observation
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vin fait de raisins gelés sur la vigne, puis récoltés et traités dans cet état. 2, record 5, French, - vin%20de%20glace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Production de vin blanc au Canada. On appelle ce vin le «vin de glace» parce que le raisin n’ est cueilli qu'en janvier lorsque le raisin est gelé, ceci afin que l'eau contenue dans les grains soit évaporée et que la concentration en sucre soit plus élevée. Explication donnée par les spécialistes de la Maison des vins, Hull, Québec. 3, record 5, French, - vin%20de%20glace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Icewine est une appellation contrôlée de la Vintner’s Quality Alliance propre à l’Ontario et à la Colombie-Britannique. On utilise le terme Icewine en français et en anglais lorsqu’il s’agit de l’appellation canadienne du vin de glace. Par contre, le vocable Eiswein est utilisé pour désigner le vin allemand du même type. 2, record 5, French, - vin%20de%20glace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
vin de glace : Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d’État du Canada. 4, record 5, French, - vin%20de%20glace
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria vinícola
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vino de hielo
1, record 5, Spanish, vino%20de%20hielo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Winemaking
- Viticulture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Fumé blanc
1, record 6, English, Fum%C3%A9%20blanc
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fumé blanc 1, record 6, English, fum%C3%A9%20blanc
correct
- Sauvignon Blanc 1, record 6, English, Sauvignon%20Blanc
correct
- Sauvignon 2, record 6, English, Sauvignon
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variety of grape used in making a dry white wine when the grape, is fresh, aromatic and effervescent as opposed to fat and chewable. 1, record 6, English, - Fum%C3%A9%20blanc
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used notably in Sauternes, the upper Loire and numerous other French regions. Produces an elegant wine, likely to keep well, with a distinctive sharp, sometimes "smoky" bouquet (hense Pouilly Fumé). 2, record 6, English, - Fum%C3%A9%20blanc
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Industrie vinicole
- Viticulture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Sauvignon blanc
1, record 6, French, Sauvignon%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Raisin blanc d’une qualité exceptionnelle, utilisé pour faire certains excellents vins blancs [...] On cultive ce raisin en Californie où on le considère comme le meilleur pour le vin blanc, surtout dans les vallées de Livermore, San Benito et Santa Clara. 1, record 6, French, - Sauvignon%20blanc
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
- Industria vinícola
- Viticultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sauvignon
1, record 6, Spanish, Sauvignon
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variedad de uva blanca procedente de Francia que presenta racimos troncocónicos, compactos con granos pequeños y ovales de color amarillo. 2, record 6, Spanish, - Sauvignon
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-04-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The presence of unconverted sugars in wine, desirable for certain styles (i.e. dessert wines). 2, record 7, English, - sweet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sweet wine should only contain the degree of residual sugar that balances with the flavour and suits the individual palate of the winemaker. 3, record 7, English, - sweet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- liquoreux 1, record 7, French, liquoreux
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vin blanc riche en alcool et en sucre, dont la douceur provient du sucre naturel du raisin non transformé en alcool. 2, record 7, French, - liquoreux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-04-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sugar free
1, record 8, English, sugar%20free
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- without sugar 1, record 8, English, without%20sugar
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sans sucre
1, record 8, French, sans%20sucre
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de l'Agriculture du Québec établit une distinction, facilement compréhensible et justifiable, entre les expressions sans sucre et non additionné de sucre; par exemple, un jus de raisin blanc est naturellement sucré. La même distinction s’applique aux expressions sans sel et non additionné de sel. 1, record 8, French, - sans%20sucre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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