Body

Flabby

Definition

Lacks acidity and feels heavy or flat — structure doesn’t refresh the palate.

Why this matters in wine

Often a fault in hot-climate wines picked overripe.

Position inside its category

Body
Flabby

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 24 of 25 on the Body scale.

Parent category

Body — Perceived weight and density — the mouthfeel scale from thin to fat that must track dish heaviness.

Sibling descriptors

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FAQ

What does flabby mean in wine?
Lacks acidity and feels heavy or flat — structure doesn’t refresh the palate.
Why does flabby matter for pairing?
Often a fault in hot-climate wines picked overripe.
What is flabby often confused with?
Tasters often overlap flabby with flat, soft. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.

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