Glossary
Fruity
/FROO-tee/
Displaying distinct fruit aromas and flavors.
Full Definition
Fruity describes wines with prominent fruit character, whether fresh, dried, or cooked. Different from fruit-forward intensity, fruity simply indicates fruit presence. Fruit types include citrus, tropical, stone fruit, berries, and orchard fruit. Primary fruity character often fades as wines develop secondary and tertiary notes.
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