of wine: containing an abundance of tannins: markedly astringent
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Three extra years in wood has somehow softened the tannic sting that the younger bourbon brings to the palate instead of amplifying it.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025 Bold, tannic wines can be overpowering, Latour tells us, and heavy, high-alcohol reds can overwhelm delicate or spiced desserts, Morreale notes.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 Enjoy crisp albarino, vibrant Garnacha and tannic tempranillos.—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025 The Cerasuolo Rosato is a dark red wine made from Montepulciano, with notes of cherry, rose petal, and spice, along with a distinctive tannic backbone.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tannic
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