R

Raspo: pedicel, grape stalk.

Retrogusto: Aftertaste
The taste left on the palate after the wine has been swallowed. The persistence of the aftertaste - the length - may be used as an indicator of the quality of the wine.

Retronasale: afeter-aroma, retroolfaction.

Rimontaggio: pumping the wine over the cap

Robusto: vigorous wine

Rosato: rosè wine

Ruvido: Rough (see also Astringent)
Flavour or texture give no pleasure. acidity and/or tannin are predominant and coarse