tannic

tannic Definition

tan·nic (tan′ik)

adjective

of, like, or obtained from tanbark or a tannin
tasting of tannins absorbed from grape skins and seeds and from oak barrels; somewhat bitter or astringent: said of some red wines

Etymology: Fr tannique < tanin, tannin + -ique, -ic

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.

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