barrel-fermented
adjective
bar·rel-fer·ment·ed
of a wine
: fermented in small oak barrels
Chardonnay has always been this winery's go-to wine, and over the years it has been made in rich and distinctive, barrel-fermented style emphasizing bold, ripe fruit and toasty oak.—
James Laube, Wine Spectator, 30 Apr. 2008
James Laube, Wine Spectator, 30 Apr. 2008Dictionary Entries Near barrel-fermented
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