2006-11-15 05:28:47 · 4 answers · asked by ritesh m 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Dryness is the absence of sweetness - the opposite of sweetness. A dry wine will taste sour or tart to the unaccustomed.
Body refers only to the texture or tactile sensation - the way the wine feels in the mouth. A light-bodied wine will feel waterey while a heavier-bodied wine will have a richer texture.
2006-11-15 06:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dryness refers to the amount of residual sugars left in the wine. A really dry wine will leave you a bit cotton mouthed.
Body is the overall effect of the wine. Nose, or bouquet (the smell) Color (how it looks) and Taste (the all important factor to me) Here is a great book for learning more about wine.
http://www.wineenthusiast.com//E/details.asp?Ep=An/0//A/20155&uid=8822E6DF-6E8D-4364-A65F-E08A2DD946AE&AfID=TRFL
Kevin did a great job on the book and he updates it regualrly to include new vintage information so you aren't studying wines that are no longer available to the public.
2006-11-15 05:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Nita C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
finished-bodied dry pink wines comprise the optimum ranges of flavonoids and supply the final reward. the quantity one wine for imparting the main flavonoids is Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir additionally score especially. Sweeter wines and white wines have much less flavonoids and are much less helpful.
2016-12-17 10:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry is the opposite of sweet where wine is concerned.
Body is felt in the mouth, how does it feel? If it seems thin and watery then it is light bodied. If it seems to fill your mouth, be thick,dense, fuly flavored then it is full-bodied.
2006-11-15 23:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by Pontac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋