millerandage

English

Etymology

French

Noun

millerandage (uncountable)

  1. A viticultural problem in which grape bunches contain berries that differ greatly in size and maturity.
    Millerandage is most commonly caused by cold or bad weather during the flowering stage of the vines. It impairs the quality of wine made from the grapes.

Synonyms

  • shot berries

French

Noun

millerandage m (plural millerandages)

  1. millerandage

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