Acidity
Soft
Definition
Low tannin impression — easy, approachable.
Why this matters in wine
Many entry reds or aged bottles.
Position inside its category
Soft
Acidity
- ○Bright
- ○Astringent
- ○Austere
- ○Thin
- ○Lean
- ○Angular
- ○Racy
- ○Tart
- ○Edgy
- ○Nerve
- ○Zippy
- ○Zesty
- ○Lively
- ○Fresh
- ○Crisp
- ○Delicate
- ●Soft
- ○Flabby
- ○Fallen Over
- ○Flat
Position 17 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.
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FAQ
- What does soft mean in wine?
- Low tannin impression — easy, approachable.
- Why does soft matter for pairing?
- Many entry reds or aged bottles.
- What is soft often confused with?
- Tasters often overlap soft with supple, smooth. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.