GLOSSARY TERM

Reserve

Label Terms

A term used on wine labels in the United States and other countries to suggest a higher quality tier. Unlike Reserva in Spain or Riserva in Italy, the term Reserve carries no standardized legal definition in the United States and its use varies by producer.

REFERENCE NOTE

This definition is written as an educational overview based on owner-provided first-party material. It is not copied from third-party glossaries or commercial wine education sites.