Body, acidity and tannin
Three sensations that help describe what you really feel on the palate.
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Body describes the impression of weight, from light to full.
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Acidity brings freshness and makes your mouth water.
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Tannins, mainly in reds, create a drying texture. Their balance matters more than their amount.
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To isolate tannin, taste a red after a dry white: the drying feeling on gums becomes easier to notice. Body describes weight in the mouth, not colour.
