Acidity
Steely
Definition
Metal-wire acid — very linear.
Why this matters in wine
Chablis, young Riesling.
Position inside its category
Steely
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
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Frequently confused with
FAQ
- What does steely mean in wine?
- Metal-wire acid — very linear.
- Why does steely matter for pairing?
- Chablis, young Riesling.
- What is steely often confused with?
- Tasters often overlap steely with linear, minerality. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.