light
A term with several connotations. It can refer to a wine that’s light-bodied (see body), one that’s young, fruity, and drinkable, or one that’s relatively low in alcohol. See also light wine.
The New Wine Lovers Companion, 2nd Edition, by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Copyright © (1) 2003, 1995 by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.