Glossary
Limpid
/LIM-pid/
Brilliantly clear wine without cloudiness.
Full Definition
Limpid describes wines with perfect clarity, free from any haze or suspended particles. Indicates proper fining, filtration, and stability. While modern wines are typically limpid, natural and unfiltered wines may be hazy yet sound. Limpidity is assessed visually against light.
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