Description (also rounded, balanced, equilibrated) for the overall sensory perceptions in the context of a wine evaluation or wine address. A balanced wine contains all the relevant components or ingredients in a harmonious, well-integrated ratio or balance. None of them is unpleasant or overly dominant in the foreground; rather, they complement each other and result in a harmonious structure and a well-proportioned body.

An optimal ratio of these components is also known as the "sweet spot". In winemaking, an attempt can be made to achieve this state, for example, through a targeted reduction in alcohol. Overemphasising individual components, on the other hand, leads to an unbalanced impression and is referred to as fattening.
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