Size Matters: The Values Behind Basque Food, Font and Semiotics

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to the values behind Basque food, font, and semiotics as discussed in Kerri Lesh's article.

Semiotics

The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.

Euskara

The Basque language spoken in the Basque Country.

Terroir

The characteristic taste and flavor imparted to a wine by the environment in which it is produced.

Culinary Nation

A branding for the Basque Country focusing on its gastronomic fame.

Culinary Capital

A designation awarded to cities recognized for their excellence in gastronomy.

Txakoli

A type of white wine traditionally produced in the Basque Country.

Denominación de Origen

A regionally defined wine classification that assures the product's quality and authenticity based on geographic origin.

Commodification

The process of transforming goods, services, ideas, or people into commodities to be bought and sold.

Bodega

A wine cellar or winery, often used in the context of Spanish-speaking wine regions.

Buruko Mina

A Basque term referring to a headache, often associated with poor quality wine.