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What it means when a wine label says ‘reserve’

Whether it means extra aging or nothing at all depends on where the wine comes from.

In some parts of the world, the term 'reserve' (or 'riserva') means wine was aged for a longer time.
In some parts of the world, the term 'reserve' (or 'riserva') means wine was aged for a longer time.Read moreANDRIY PETRYNA / Getty Images/iStockphoto
    by Marnie Old
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