Glossary
Fleshy
/FLESH-ee/
Wine with ripe, soft, substantial fruit character.
Full Definition
Fleshy describes wines with soft, ripe, substantial fruit character and generous texture. Implies plump, mouth-filling fruit without hardness or austerity. Usually positive, suggesting quality and ripeness. Common in warm climate wines, ripe vintages, and fruit-forward styles. The opposite of lean or austere.
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