For most, a wine label can seem like a foreign language — and it may even include a foreign language depending on where it was made. With terms like “Denominazione di Origine Controllata” or “non-inoculated primary fermentation,” it could be the user guide for the international space station for all we know.

But these labels can actually be quite informative if you know what to look for — and they might even help you enjoy the wine a little more. While some wines might give you an entire chronicle of the winemaking process, there might also be tips and clues as to what flavors you’re looking for in that glass of wine your sipping. So let’s break down a few of those crazy terms you might find on wine label — starting with the front of the bottle.