Piquette
A lower-alcohol beverage produced by mixing water and grape pomace, fermenting residual sugar left over from wine production. A comparatively inexpensive drink, it was historically given to low-paid workers and slaves. (The ancient Romans referred to such a drink as “lora”). Over the centuries, piquette has increasingly fallen out of favor, though some producers have focused on making piquettes in the early 21st century, appealing to fans of lighter, fruit-forward styles with fresh acidity. The term may also be used separately for slightly fizzy, lower-quality wines or other wine-like drinks.
