Lively

/LY-vlee/

Wine with vibrant acidity and energy.

Full Definition

Lively describes wines with energetic acidity and fresh character that make the wine feel active and refreshing. It implies good acid-fruit balance and a sense of vibrancy. Lively wines are typically young and fresh. The opposite would be tired, flat, or dull.

Related Terms

fresh bright vibrant

See Also

Limpid Back to Glossary Long

More terms starting with L

Lactic Acid

The softer acid produced during malolactic fermentation.

Late Harvest

Wine from grapes picked after normal harvest for extra ripeness.

Lees

Dead yeast cells and grape solids that settle after fermentation.

Left Bank

The Cabernet-dominant side of Bordeaux.

Legs

The droplets that run down the glass after swirling.

Length

How long flavors persist after swallowing.