tannic

adjective tan·nic \ ˈta-nik \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Definition of tannic

1 : of, resembling, or derived from tan or a tannin

2 of wine : containing an abundance of tannins : markedly astringent

Recent Examples of tannic from the Web

My preference is for Abinao, a chocolate from Valrhona with a formidable 85% cacao and a tannic depth that prevails even in the face of the lavish quantities of butter and sugar in a torta di capri.

— aleksandra crapanzano, WSJ, "A Chocolate Cake Recipe That’s Seriously Intense," 31 May 2018
Aronia berries, also known as chokeberries, grow throughout the Midwest and are known for their tart and tannic taste.

— kenney marlatt, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago spirit-maker Apologue delivers Midwestern flavors to cocktails," 30 May 2018
Both areas produced powerful, tannic reds made from the nebbiolo grape, but Barolo, known as the wine of kings, had the advantage of royal patronage because of its association with the Savoy family.

— jay mcinerney, Town & Country, "How a wine making dynasty challenged the old ways in order to save itself.," 11 Oct. 2016
An avocado boba came across creamy, tannic and not too sweet.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Dominion spot Kin Thai & Sushi makes sushi and Thai a happy couple," 24 May 2018
Meanwhile, curved-in rims help the wine fall to the back of the tongue, and are better for full-bodied tannic wines, says Vayda.

— kelsey kloss, ELLE Decor, "How Your Wine Glass Changes The Taste Of Your Wine," 12 Sep. 2016
More in On Wine The dark-green Bordeaux-style bottle is similarly employed by winemakers elsewhere who use Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, or make wines in a Bordeaux style (well-structured, often tannic).

— lettie teague, WSJ, "Can You Judge a Wine By the Shape of Its Bottle?," 10 May 2018
The wines ranged from a good if rather straightforward 2014 Napa Valley Merlot to the bigger, more tannic and structured 2014 Stout Vineyard Merlot, an intense and powerful wine made from hillside fruit that would clearly need time to unwind.

— lettie teague, WSJ, "Enough With the Merlot Bashing: A Wine That’s Ripe for Revival," 26 Apr. 2018
For the lovers out there looking to get the night started with some sustenance, whip up some Sizzling Steak Kabobs and pair alongside a higher tannic wine like Zaca Mesa Syrah ($20, bevmo.com).

— Redbook, "Aphrodisiac Food & Wine Pairings to Prime Your Valentine," 9 Feb. 2011

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