Glossary
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.
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The softer acid produced during malolactic fermentation.
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Legs
The droplets that run down the glass after swirling.
Length
How long flavors persist after swallowing.