Astringent

Beginner Tasting & Sensory

التعريف

A drying, puckering sensation in the mouth caused by tannins.

بالتفصيل

Astringency is a tactile sensation, not a taste. Tannin molecules bind with saliva proteins, causing them to precipitate and creating a rough, drying mouthfeel. Young red wines with high tannin are often astringent. With aging, tannins polymerize and become softer. Pairing tannic wine with fatty food reduces perceived astringency.

التفاصيل

الفئة
Tasting & Sensory
الصعوبة
Beginner

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