Round
Beginner Tasting & SensoryDefinition
A wine with smooth, soft tannins and no harsh edges.
In Depth
Roundness suggests maturity, balance, and approachability. The sensation is tactile — the wine feels smooth and circular in the mouth rather than angular or sharp. Roundness comes from ripe tannins, moderate acidity, slight residual sugar, or glycerol. Oaked wines often feel rounder than unoaked wines due to the softening effect of barrel aging.
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- Category
- Tasting & Sensory
- Difficulty
- Beginner