Acidity

Zippy

Definition

Hyper-fresh, pingy acid — playful lift.

Why this matters in wine

Picpoul, Vinho Verde styles.

Position inside its category

Acidity
Zippy

Acidity

  1. ○Bright
  2. ○Astringent
  3. ○Austere
  4. ○Thin
  5. ○Lean
  6. ○Angular
  7. ○Racy
  8. ○Tart
  9. ○Edgy
  10. ○Nerve
  11. ●Zippy
  12. ○Zesty
  13. ○Lively
  14. ○Fresh
  15. ○Crisp
  16. ○Delicate
  17. ○Soft
  18. ○Flabby
  19. ○Fallen Over
  20. ○Flat

Position 11 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 zippy mean in wine?
Hyper-fresh, pingy acid — playful lift.
Why does zippy matter for pairing?
Picpoul, Vinho Verde styles.
What is zippy often confused with?
Tasters often overlap zippy with zesty, crisp. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.

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