Green

/GREEN/

Unripe, herbaceous character from underripe grapes.

Full Definition

Green describes wines showing unripe, herbaceous, or vegetal character from underripe grapes. Flavors include bell pepper, grass, green tomato, and bitter herbs. In excess, green character is a fault suggesting poor viticultural year or premature harvest. Subtle green notes can add freshness.

Related Terms

unripe herbaceous vegetal

See Also

pyrazines ripeness

Great Wine Back to Glossary Green Harvest

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