Tight

/TITE/

Closed, restrained wine not showing full potential.

Full Definition

Tight describes wines that feel restrained, closed, and not yet expressing their full potential. Flavors and aromas seem compact and unrevealing. Young wines are often tight, needing time or aeration to open. Tight structure can indicate aging potential. The opposite of open or expressive.

Related Terms

closed restrained backward

See Also

aging decanting

Texture Back to Glossary Toast

More terms starting with T

Tannin

Polyphenols creating dry, astringent mouthfeel.

Tartaric Acid

The primary acid in wine grapes.

Tartrates

Harmless crystals that precipitate from wine.

TCA

Chemical compound causing cork taint.

Terroir

The complete natural environment affecting wine character.

Tertiary Aromas

Complex aromas developed through aging.