Body
Tertiary
Definition
Bottle development — leather, forest floor, dried fruit.
Why this matters in wine
Game, mushrooms, aged cheese.
Position inside its category
Tertiary
Parent category
Body — Perceived weight and density — the mouthfeel scale from thin to fat that must track dish heaviness.
Sibling descriptors
Opposite descriptors
More in Body
Frequently confused with
FAQ
- What does tertiary mean in wine?
- Bottle development — leather, forest floor, dried fruit.
- Why does tertiary matter for pairing?
- Game, mushrooms, aged cheese.
- What is tertiary often confused with?
- Tasters often overlap tertiary with earthy, tobacco. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.