In the vineyard, it is advantageous to know every single part that makes up the vine and grape cluster. Why? Because oftentimes, it’s all in the smallest details. In the world of viticulture, make sure to take the time to learn the specific parts of the vine, their importance, and how they are referred whether you have found yourself in South America or harvesting in New Zealand.
Taking a closer look at the technical aspects, here's a detailed overview of the vine and grape structure:
- Vine
- French: Vigne
- Spanish: Vid
- Italian: Vite
- Grape
- French: Raisin
- Spanish: Uva
- Italian: Uva
- Grape cluster
- French: Grappe de raisin
- Spanish: Racimo de uva
- Italian: Grappolo d'uva
- Berry
- French: Baie
- Spanish: Baya
- Italian: Bacca
- Skin
- French: Peau/Pelicule
- Spanish: Piel
- Italian: Buccia
- Pulp
- French: Pulpe
- Spanish: Pulpa
- Italian: Polpa
- Juice
- French: Jus
- Spanish: Jugo
- Italian: Succo
- Must
- French: Moût
- Spanish: Mosto
- Italian: Mosto
- Seed
- French: Pépin
- Spanish: Semilla
- Italian: Seme/Vinacciolo
- Pomace
- French: Marc
- Spanish: Orujo
- Italian: Vinaccia
- Pedicel
- French: Pédicelle
- Spanish: Pedicelo
- Italian: Pedicello
- Stem/Stalk
- French: Tige
- Spanish: Raspón
- Italian: Gambo
- Sugar
- French: Sucre
- Spanish: Azúcar
- Italian: Zucchero
- Tannin
- French: Tanin
- Spanish: Tanino
- Italian: Tannino
- Aromas
- French: Arômes
- Spanish: Aromáticos
- Italian: Aromi
- Acid
- French: Acide
- Spanish: Ácido
- Italian: Acido
- Root
- French: Racine
- Spanish: Raíz
- Italian: Radice
- Rootstock
- French: Porte-greffe
- Spanish: Patrón
- Italian: Portinnesto
- Scion
- French: Greffon
- Spanish: Injerto
- Italian: Innesto
- Trunk
- French: Tronc
- Spanish: Tronco
- Italian: Tronco/Ceppo
- Cordon
- French: Cordon
- Spanish: Cordón or Brazo
- Italian: Cordone or Capofrutto
- Tendril
- French: Vrille
- Spanish: Zarcillo
- Italian: Viticcio
- Bud
- French: Bourgeon
- Spanish: Yema
- Italian: Germoglio
- Canopy
- French: Feuillage
- Spanish: Dosel
- Italian: Chioma
- Leave
- French: Feuille
- Spanish: Hoja
- Italian: Foglia
- Shoot
- French: Pousse
- Spanish: Brote
- Italian: Germoglio
- Cane
- French: Rameau or Sarment
- Spanish: Vara or Sarmiento
- Italian: Tralcio
- Spur
- French: Éperon
- Spanish: Pitón or Pulgar
- Italian: Sperone
If you want to learn more terms related to the world of winemaking, you can check out our blog posts on wine jobs and the cellar. We have also built a wine dictionary where you can find all of these terms to help enrich your vocabulary.
Translating wine terms across languages offers insights into the cultural and linguistic diversity of the wine world. Whether you're exploring French vineyards, savoring Italian wines, or indulging in Spanish delicacies, it will add a depth and richness to the tasting experience. So the next time you raise a glass of vino, whether it’s rouge, rosso, or tinto, take a moment to appreciate the universal experience that brings people together across cultures and continents.
