Symbols


The various symbols used to describe the wine are explained here.


Red wine


For red wines there are four taste symbols. These symbols are placed on a background of different shades of red, depending on the body (fullness) of the wine and the astringency. If the wine has matured in oak barrels it has one to three vanilla symbols depending on the degree of oak character.


White wine


For white wines there are four taste symbols. These symbols are placed on a background of different shades of blue, depending on fullness (body) of the wine. The symbols for fruit acid, lemon, and the symbol for sweetness, sugar lump, are placed on these backgrounds as well. If the wine has matured in oak barrels it has one to three vanilla symbols depending on the degree of oak character.


Oak


Symbol for oak character is vanilla. One symbol means minor oak character, two symbols medium oak character and three symbols mean distinct oak character.


Wine Components


Knowing the components of wine will help you understand and enjoy wine better.

The balance of tannins, body, acidity, alcohol and other components like sugar and oak of a wine is important to know. These components are all described under the tab Wine Components.

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