: Typically ranges from 11% to 15% ABV. Higher alcohol can feel warm in the back of the throat and contributes to "body".
Every bottle of wine is built on these five fundamental components:
: This provides "crispness." Higher acidity feels tart or refreshing, like citrus, while lower acidity feels richer.
: Ranges from Dry (no sugar) to Sweet or Luscious (high residual sugar).