A descriptive term for a wine which is young and high in tannin. Rough. Harsh. Often applied to poorer quality wines and beers. Sour.

Asafoetida

To taste

A variety of antipasti in Piedmont. A morsel, a taste of something.

Absinthe. Wormwood. Mugwort.

Thirsty

A dish from Basilicata of lard flavoured with chillis and fennel seeds and then spread on toast.

Assortment. Selection.

An elaborate assortment of meats, fish, vegetable dishes and so on.

Assorted. Mixed.