Term for a positive overall impression in the context of a wine evaluation or wine address for the positive interaction of smell and taste. In combination with optimal alcohol content, this is also referred to as the sweet spot. In the examination for the award of the official test number in Austria, smell, taste and harmony are evaluated according to a 5-point system. A related term is balanced.
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