acidic; acid
Terms describing levels of acidity in a wine. When acidity is too high, a wine tastes tart and feels slightly harsh and acerbic on the palate; too low and wine tastes dull and flat—flabby. High-acidity wines are often described as “acidic” or “acid.” See also acidity
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