Glossary
Medium-Bodied
/MEE-dee-um BOD-eed/
Wine with moderate weight between light and full.
Full Definition
Medium-bodied wines have moderate weight and texture on the palate, between light and full-bodied extremes. Examples include red Burgundy, Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, and Merlot. Medium body is often the most food-versatile style, neither overwhelming nor disappearing alongside food.
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