Acidity
Dry
Definition
No perceptible residual sugar — finish clean.
Why this matters in wine
Most table wines; vs sweet for spice.
Position inside its category
Dry
Parent category
Acidity — Acid structure on a continuum from flat to nervy — the backbone that drives food pairing more than any other single trait.
Sibling descriptors
Opposite descriptors
More in Acidity
Frequently confused with
FAQ
- What does dry mean in wine?
- No perceptible residual sugar — finish clean.
- Why does dry matter for pairing?
- Most table wines; vs sweet for spice.
- What is dry often confused with?
- Tasters often overlap dry with crisp, austere. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.