acidic
used to describe wines whose total acid is so high that they taste tart or sour and have a sharp edge on the palate.
acidity
total acid in wine, can balance sweetness and is necessary for wines to age well.
alcoholic fermentation
grape sugar is converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast.
aroma
used to describe the smell of wine. It means the wine’s total smell, including changes that resulted from cask and bottle ageing.
