Description for a dry wine with an acidic flavour and pronounced acidity in the context of a wine evaluation or wine talk. The term is derived from the Middle High German roesche (rough, coarse) and should not be understood in a fundamentally negative way. However, it describes a rather rustic style that is not to everyone's taste, but is definitely appreciated by certain consumers.
Resche wines appear lively, taut and full of tension. Resch is sometimes used synonymously with tart, but more specifically describes an impression emphasised by acidity and not primarily by tannins. Related terms, which also have a positive connotation, are tart, fresh, nervy, racy, racy, acidic, tangy and steely. However, an excessively high or inharmonious acidity can also indicate wine faults such as acetic souring. Correspondingly negative terms are aggressive, acetic, edgy, sour, sharp and pungent. See also under sour wine.
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