General description of a wine in the context of a wine address. It has relatively little alcohol and body and usually also has a pale colour. This can be quite positive for a white wine if it is enjoyed with a suitable occasion or harmonious dish. As a rule, a wine with an alcohol content of up to 11% by volume is considered light. Related terms are filigree and slender. The opposite of light is heavy.
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