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Винные термины / Wine Terminology
Hello friends! Today we’ll go through the characteristics of wine. Wine terminology is very extensive, and in this post, we touch on only a few concepts that directly describe the taste and aroma of the drink.
It's also an occasion to talk about flavors: light or full-bodied? Fruit or tobacco? Tannins or the freshness of a young wine? We'd love to hear your preferences in the comments!
Bouquet — a combination of aromas in wine. there are cases of aged and mature wines, in which there are combinations of fruity tones with unexpected, for example, undergrowth, tobacco, benzene, mushrooms, and leather.
Acidity — the liveliness and crispness in wine that activates our salivary glands.
Astringent — tasting term noting the harsh, bitter, and drying sensations in the mouth caused by high levels of tannin.
Bitter — a taste sensation that is sensed on the back of the tongue and caused by tannins.
Body — a tactile sensation describing the weight and fullness of wine in the mouth. Wine can be light, medium, or full-bodied.
Dry — a taste sensation often attributed to tannins and causing puckering sensations in the mouth; the opposite of sweet.
Earthy — an odor or flavor reminiscent of damp soil.
Finish — the impression of textures and flavors lingering in the mouth after swallowing wine.
Full-bodied — a wine high in alcohol and flavors, often described as “big.”
Leesy or Sur lie — a tasting term for the rich aromas and smells that result from wine resting on its lees.
Malolactic fermentation — a secondary fermentation in which the tartness of malic acid in wine is changed into a smooth, lactic sensation. Wines described as “buttery” or “creamy” have gone through “malo.”
Oak/oaky — a tasting term denoting smells and flavors of vanilla, baking spices, coconut, mocha, or dill caused by barrel-aging.
Spicy — a tasting term used for odors and flavors reminiscent of black pepper, bay leaf, curry powder etc.
Tannins — the phenolic compounds in wines that leave a bitter, dry, and puckery feeling in the mouth.
Texture — a tasting term describing how the wine feels on the palate.
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4 августа 2023