Opinion: Isabelle Moreira Lima on the value of learning wine's language
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12.jun.2026 às 20h34
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Summary
The article is an opinion piece by Isabelle Moreira Lima about wine terminology and language. The author reflects on a reader's complaint about the specialized terms she uses to describe wines. She explains that when she started covering wine in journalism, she understood her role as a translator — wine has its own language created by producers, scholars, and critics to convey sensory experiences. This specialized vocabulary helps consumers access immediate information about the beverage and make more informed purchasing decisions.
Key quotes
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O vinho tem uma língua própria, criada por seus produtores, estudiosos e críticos, para que o efeito que ele tem nos nossos sentidos possa
Com esse idioma, temos acesso a informações mais imediatas sobre a bebida e compramos com mais segurança
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