tannic
tannic
Definition
tan·nic (tan′ik)
tannic
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- acid: Tannic acid is also a safe, non-toxic compound.
- wine: The days of harsh tannic wine seem to have gone for ever.
- structure: Lovely concentration on the palate, lots of fruit to balance the big, tannic structure.
- finish: By contrast, the flavor is surprisingly vigorous; burnt sugar followed by lots of pepper and spice and a highly tannic finish.
- red: Malvasia Nera di Basilicata: Dark and highly tannic red used for blending.
- fruit: Big blackcurrant nose, super big damson tannic fruit, low acidity.
Modifying Another Word
- quite: Well structured and elegant when young, quite tannic and silky after 2 or 3 years in a cellar.
- moderately: Although medium to full-bodied and moderately tannic, it lacks the expansiveness in the mid-palate necessary to be truly great.
- so: With water the flavor is sweeter and not so tannic, with a lingering taste of almonds.
- highly: By contrast, the flavor is surprisingly vigorous; burnt sugar followed by lots of pepper and spice and a highly tannic finish.
