Fruit

Extracted

Definition

High color, tannin, and flavor pull — dense winemaking.

Why this matters in wine

Needs rich food or time.

Position inside its category

Fruit
Fruit Ripeness
Extracted

Parent

Fruit Ripeness

Body

  1. ○Thin
  2. ○Cliff-edge
  3. ○Hollow
  4. ○Mellow
  5. ○Short
  6. ○Austere
  7. ○Angular
  8. ○Delicate
  9. ○Elegant
  10. ○Light-bodied
  11. ○Finesse
  12. ○Closed
  13. ○Polished
  14. ○Complex
  15. ○Full-bodied
  16. ○Tight
  17. ○Firm
  18. ○Powerful
  19. ○Concentrated
  20. ○Dense
  21. ○Opulent
  22. ○Rich
  23. ●Extracted
  24. ○Flabby
  25. ○Fat

Position 23 of 25 on the Fruit scale.

Parent category

Fruit — Primary fruit character organized by ripeness, color family, and fruit type — the aromatic core of most wine descriptions.

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FAQ

What does extracted mean in wine?
High color, tannin, and flavor pull — dense winemaking.
Why does extracted matter for pairing?
Needs rich food or time.
What is extracted often confused with?
Tasters often overlap extracted with concentrated, jammy. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.

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