An additional term used in many countries around the world to designate higher quality wines. However, it has no meaning in terms of wine law. Mostly it refers to a selection of special sites and/or grapes. The term is also frequently used in combination with other terms. These are for example Private Bin, Private Reserve or Private Selection. See also Reserve.
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