Knowing and judging a wine is an art that very few ever master. Color, aroma and flavor are the hallmarks of a good broth that only a trained person is able to distinguish and value. A wide and varied terminology is used in the description of a wine. This is the meaning of some of the adjectives that are commonly heard in a tasting.
Flared or holed.Wine that without being sweet offers sugary sensations.
Steely.Tint in the coloration of young and pale white wines that recalls the shine of steel.
FruityIncorrect expression widely used to describe a delicate wine that evokes different plant aromas, such as the smell of the grape used in its production or that of another fruit. The correct term isfruity.
Aggressive.It came with a pungent and unpleasant aroma and flavor. It is usually acidic and astringent.
Astringent.It is said of the wines that, due to the tannins, they produce a sensation of narrowing that is appreciated in the tissues of the mouth.
Happy.Light, fresh wine, easy to drink and with a good mouthfeel. Total absence of aromatic complexities.
Rough.Astringent wine in excess, due to the abundance of tannins or herbaceous components from the stalk, the seeds or the skins of the pressing.
Balsamic.It is applied to wines of great aging and is a sensation that is part of its bouquet. These are penetrating aromas that give a sensation of freshness and minty nuances. Sparkly. Wine that is completely transparent to the light and without impurities.
Fleshy.It is said of the wine with body and well combined that produces a rich physical impression as it passes through the mouth.
Raw or tender.It came young and unfinished.
Weak or short.It is applied to the broth with few pronounced characters.
Decrepit.It came completely unbalanced due to excess age.
Elegant.Balanced wine that produces suggestive sensations in the nose and mouth.
Thick.It came with a lot of body and density.
Cool.It came with an acidity suitable for its type. It applies to quality youth.
Gap.It is said of the wines that they disappoint throughout the journey of the mouth, due to their many deficiencies.
Full.Wine of wide flavors that fill the palate.
Morapio.Red wine with an intense color and muted tones due to its low acidity.
Pasty.It refers to white wines and cavas that are too dense in the mouth and rich in sugar.
Fragrant.It came with intense aromas.
Chopped.He came with symptoms of vinegar.
Terpenic.It came with dense and intense aromas originated by the essential oils it contains.
Oily.Oily broth that sticks in the glass and is smooth in the mouth.
Vigorous.It is a wine that causes powerful sensations in the mouth. It is tasty, full-bodied and with a well-coordinated acidity and level of tannins and alcohol.
