Acidity
Tired
Definition
Past peak — flat, faded.
Why this matters in wine
Check storage and vintage.
Position inside its category
Tired
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
More in Acidity
Frequently confused with
FAQ
- What does tired mean in wine?
- Past peak — flat, faded.
- Why does tired matter for pairing?
- Check storage and vintage.
- What is tired often confused with?
- Tasters often overlap tired with flat. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.