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Pronunciation Guide to the 40 Most Famous and Known Wine Words

When you order a glass of Pinot Noir from a restaurant, how would you pronounce it? This would be Pin-oh Not-ruh. If you want to give the taste buds a true French experience, then it’s important to say these words with the correct intensity and pronunciation. It’s simple to speak to your server, but if you’re ordering wine from an online store, you may panic.

In this article, we’ll dig into the pronunciations of common wine names and explore why pronunciation can be a tricky process even for the experts. Pronouncing wine can be tricky. Not only are there confusing words like “champagne” (sham pahn-yuh), but also the ones like “chardonnay” (shar doh-nay) and “merlot” (mur-uh loh). You may not know how to pronounce these words, but don’t worry, we’ll help you out! 

Here is a very useful guide. In the world of wine, there are probably many words you’re not sure how to pronounce. Here are 40 wine terms that are usually difficult to pronounce.

Learn how to pronounce these classic wine terms with the true accent of their respective country. Your host will be Julien Miquel.

Alsace
Amarone
Barbera
Beaujolais
Bordeaux
Brunello
Brut
Bourgogne (Burgundy)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc

Carignan
Cava
Chablis
Champagne
Chardonnay
Château
Chenin Blanc
Chianti
Gamay
Gewürztraminer

Grenache
Malbec
Merlot
Moët & Chandon
Nebbiolo
Saint Émilion
Syrah (Petite Sirah)
Pinot Grigio
Prosecco (Congeliano Valdobbiadene)
Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Riesling
Rioja
Romanée Conti
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Tempranillo
Viognier
Zinfandel