Stalky

/STAW-kee/

👃Tasting ⚠️Faults

Green, stemmy character from grape stems.

Full Definition

Stalky describes green, vegetal, bitter flavors extracted from grape stems during fermentation. Whole-cluster fermentation intentionally includes stems for structure and spice; excessive stalky character suggests unripe stems or over-extraction. Can be positive in small amounts, negative in excess.

Related Terms

green stemmy whole cluster

See Also

extraction herbaceous

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