Nervous

/NUR-vus/

Wine with tense, vibrant, high-strung acidity.

Full Definition

Nervous describes wines with tense, vibrant, high-strung acidity that creates energy and tension. Neither positive nor negative necessarily; context determines meaning. Champagne and cool climate whites often show nervosity. Can indicate youth, cool vintage, or wine style. Related to French 'nerveux.'

Related Terms

tense vibrant acidic

See Also

acidity cool climate

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