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rough

Description (also biting, scratchy) for the flavour of a wine in the context of a wine review or wine evaluation. The term describes a hard, unbalanced or scratchy impression on the palate, which is often due to overemphasised, strongly astringent tannins. This effect occurs particularly in young, still undeveloped or coarsely matured wines whose tannins are not sufficiently integrated.

Impressions of dryness or friction on the palate are possible, for example when there is a high concentration of extract in combination with a taut, unbalanced acidity or wood ageing, which leads to an increased absorption of tannins. The impression can soften with increasing maturity when the tannins round off and blend into the overall structure. Related terms are astringent, edgy, furry, rough, rustic and sharp.

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