Glossary

Chewy

/CHOO-ee/

Dense, substantial texture with firm tannins.

Full Definition

Chewy describes wines with substantial texture that seem to require actual chewing - dense, full-bodied wines with firm but ripe tannins. It suggests weight and substance, typically in young red wines that need time or food. Generally a positive descriptor indicating concentration and aging potential.

Related Terms

tannic dense meaty

See Also

tannin structure body

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Reference

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