The character of red wine π·
π· Lighter red wines have a higher acidity, fewer tannins and lower alcohol %, while fuller red wines have a higher acidity, more tannins and higher alcohol %.
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π· Wines with red fruit flavours have a tendency to be lighter bodied and wines with black fruit flavours have a tendency to be fuller-bodied.
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π· Climate also affects boldness in red wine. Warmer climates tend to produce fuller-bodied wine, whereas cooler climates tend to produce lighter-bodied wines.
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π· Red wine colour often shows higher acidity, which often accompanies the lower body. While blue and violet colours tend to indicate lower acidity and higher body.
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π· Wines with red fruit flavours have a tendency to be lighter bodied and wines with black fruit flavours have a tendency to be fuller-bodied.
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π· Climate also affects boldness in red wine. Warmer climates tend to produce fuller-bodied wine, whereas cooler climates tend to produce lighter-bodied wines.
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π· Red wine colour often shows higher acidity, which often accompanies the lower body. While blue and violet colours tend to indicate lower acidity and higher body.