Here are the definitions for the letter "g"

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Geneva double curtain

A vine training method. More details may be found in my advice page on vine training techniques.

GENOUILLET

Variety reported (2001) to be the possible result of a Gouais Blanc x Tressot cross. No other details as yet.

Germany

See our German wine guide.

GEWÜRZTRAMINER ("geh-verts-tram-in-er")

A clone of the parent Traminer variety. Widely grown, having literally dozens of synonym names in various countries including Traminer Rot. Best known as one of the mainstay grape varieties for which the french Alsace region is famous the popular Gewürztr

GIRÒ

Old variety used for red wine production in S.W. Sardinia. High alcohol potential makes it suitable for unfortified Port-style sweet wines best consumed within 2-3 years of release. Has several alias names including Gliata and Zirone.

GLORIA

Wine/tablegrape derived from a Silvaner x Müller-Thurgau cross developed at the Geilweilerhof Institute, Germany. Used to make a neutral, full-bodied white wine with faint aroma that will attain higher sugar and lower acidity than Silvaner.

Glycerin/Glycerol

Gives a sweet taste on the tongue tip. Higher concentrations are found in high-alcohol and late-harvest wines, leading to sensations of smooth slipperiness giving a sense of fullness to the wine body. Is a natural by-product of the fermentation process.

Glycerol

Also known as glycerine. A sweet, syrupy compound which is an essential part of all fats and oils. It is produced in small quantities by alcoholic fermentation, especially when there is botrytis, and increases the sweetness of the finished wine.

Gobelet

A method of vine training. The vines are cultivated as bushes. For more see my advisory article on vine training.

GODELLO

White-wine variety grown in the Rias Baixas and El Bierzo/Valdeorras regions of N.W Spain between Galicia and Leon. Used to make a well-regarded varietal wine with fragrant aromas described as "apples and mangoes", plus good acidity levels and complexity.

GOLDBURGER

Variety grown in Austria that was derived by the crossing of Welschriesling x Orangetraube V. vinifera. Has synonym names of Klosterneuburg 16-8 and Orangeriesling. Mainly used for white wine production.

GOLDEN CHASSELAS

Known under the name Chasselas Doré in Australia, France and California where it is mainly grown as a renowned tablegrape. Normally ripening in mid-September it is highly respected in Switzerland where it has a long history as the Chasselas in the Savoie region. It has been reported that many of the grapes sold under this name in California are mis-named and are actually Palomino, a variety that bears no relationship.

GOLDMUSKATELLER

White-wine grape used to produce dry and dessert wines, best consumed early, in the Alto Adige region of N.E. Italy. Noted for its pleasant aromatic qualities. Has synonym name of Moscato Giallo.

GOLDRIESLING

Supposedly ancient grape producing mainly mediocre white wines. Listed by some as a cross between Riesling and Courtiller Musque. Mostly grown on small acreages to be found in former East Germany or northern Austria.

Gonc (Hungary)

A barrel used for making Tokay.