aperitif wine

English

Etymology

The standard of identity is from the Code of Federal Regulations, title 27, section 4.21(g).

Noun

aperitif wine (countable and uncountable, plural aperitif wines)

1. (US standards of identity) Grape wine, mixed with brandy or alcohol, with natural flavors (including herbs), and optionally with caramel for color, that matches the general description of aperitif wine but not of vermouth.

Translations

wine mixed with brandy or alcohol and natural flavours

• Portuguese: vinho aperitivo m