Toasty

/TOH-stee/

Aromas of toast, often from oak or lees aging.

Full Definition

Toasty describes aromas reminiscent of browned bread or toast. Sources include oak barrel toasting, lees aging (autolysis), and extended bottle age in Champagne. Toasty character can also evoke hazelnut, brioche, or caramel. It's commonly found in oaked Chardonnay and aged sparkling wines.

Related Terms

toast brioche oak

See Also

champagne autolysis

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