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18:49 Oct 19, 2009
Italian to English translations [PRO] Wine / Oenology / Viticulture
Italian term or phrase:glassati
Referring to vini passiti:
"preparati con la migliore uvetta disponibile sul mercato, lasciata macerare nel vino per alcuni giorni, e poi *glassati* in superficie"
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I am not an expert in the field, but I thought it could work as referring to the aspect/patina of the wine
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In light of the explanation:
1) frosting for a cake covered with a creamy layer (not transparent)
2) glazing for a cake or torte covered with a glossy, shiny layer like a French fruit tart
3) icing: is usually a white dense decorative paste
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I am not an expert in the field, but I thought it could work as referring to the aspect/patina of the wine
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2009-10-19 20:04:39 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
In light of the explanation:
1) frosting for a cake covered with a creamy layer (not transparent)
2) glazing for a cake or torte covered with a glossy, shiny layer like a French fruit tart
3) icing: is usually a white dense decorative paste
potra United States Local time: 17:53 Native speaker of: Italian, English PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
Thanks!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for your answer Potra. I've never heard glazed used to describe wine-making processes, have you?
18 mins confidence:
iced
Explanation: Simple try.
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The term actually applies to cakes and other dishes, but the idea may be the same.
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Actually I had never heard of this strange way of making wine and could not understand what it might mean!
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The saying goes: "Early to bed , early to rise make a man healthy, wealthy and wise!" Have a good night.
Giuseppe Bellone Local time: 23:53 Native speaker of: Italian PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: me neither ;D I'll try to get some more sleep before the next translation!
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peer agreement (net): +2
