Wine Terms Starting with U

UGA, short for "Unità Geografica Aggiuntiva". It is a term used in the Italian wine classification system to denote specific subdivisions within a larger wine appellation or region. These subdivisions are defined based on geographical characteristics and are smaller than the overall denomination.

One of the five basic tastes, umami is a savory flavor. Meaty flavors in wines add umami. Umami is most commonly associated with mushrooms.

Unctuous wines have viscosity, or a rich mouth feel.

Also known as unwooded, refers to wines that have been matured without contact with wood/oak such as in aging barrels. The winemakers choose this approach when they want to achieve a truer and a purer expression of a single varietal wine.

Delicious and clean wine, made the Old-World way in small batches from sustainably-farmed grapes with no sugar, no chemical additives, and minimal intervention.

Italian wine term for wine blend or grape blend. Uva in Italian and Spanish means a grape.