Acidity

Edgy

Definition

Tense, sharp acid (and sometimes tannin) — not yet rounded.

Why this matters in wine

Angular youthful structure.

Typical aromas, flavors & texture

  • Young Barolo
  • Young Riesling

Position inside its category

Acidity
Edgy

Acidity

  1. ○Bright
  2. ○Astringent
  3. ○Austere
  4. ○Thin
  5. ○Lean
  6. ○Angular
  7. ○Racy
  8. ○Tart
  9. ●Edgy
  10. ○Nerve
  11. ○Zippy
  12. ○Zesty
  13. ○Lively
  14. ○Fresh
  15. ○Crisp
  16. ○Delicate
  17. ○Soft
  18. ○Flabby
  19. ○Fallen Over
  20. ○Flat

Position 9 of 20 on the Acidity scale.

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

Nearby on the scale

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FAQ

What does edgy mean in wine?
Tense, sharp acid (and sometimes tannin) — not yet rounded.
Why does edgy matter for pairing?
Angular youthful structure.
What is edgy often confused with?
Tasters often overlap edgy with angular, tart. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.

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