Glossary
Purity
/PYOOR-ih-tee/
Clean, unadorned expression of fruit and terroir.
Full Definition
Purity describes wines showing clean, clear, unadorned expression of fruit and place. Pure wines don't hide behind oak or manipulation; they transparently reveal their origins. High praise suggesting authenticity and quality. Associated with minimal intervention and terroir-focused winemaking.
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