Glossary
Fat
/FAT/
Full-bodied, rich wine often lacking sufficient acidity.
Full Definition
Fat describes full-bodied, unctuous wines with rich texture, often from ripe vintages or warm climates. While implying richness, fat often suggests insufficient acidity to provide balance and freshness. A wine can be positively 'rich' or negatively 'fat' depending on whether it maintains tension.
Related Terms
See Also
Reference
More terms starting with F
Fermentation
The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeast.
Field Blend
Multiple grape varieties planted and harvested together.
Filtration
Removing particles from wine by passing through a filter.
Finish
The taste and sensations that linger after swallowing.
Fining
Clarifying wine by adding substances that bind with particles.
First Growth
The top-ranked estates in Bordeaux's 1855 Classification.