Negative description for the taste of a wine in the context of a wine address. However, this must be seen in context, the unpleasant biting (burning) taste and smell(aroma) can refer to various components (also in combination), these are:
This means at least a quality defect and, if too pronounced, a wine defect. A milder form of aggressive, so to speak, is obtrusive.
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