vinosity

Meanings

1. 1noununcountableformalrare

   The quality of tasting or smelling like wine, especially in a full-bodied or mature way.

   Grammar: Uncountable; used with 'the' or no article: 'The vinosity of the vintage was remarkable.'

   Patterns

   • the vinosity of something
   • a wine of great vinosity

   The aged Rioja had a deep vinosity that lingered on the palate.

   Critics praised the vinosity of the blend, noting its rich, grapey character.

2. 2noununcountableformalrarefigurative

   The state or characteristic of being wine-like, often used figuratively for drinks or flavors.

   Grammar: Uncountable; can be used figuratively for non-wine drinks: 'the vinosity of the fermented cider.'

   Patterns

   • a hint of vinosity
   • the vinosity in something

   The kombucha had an unexpected vinosity, reminiscent of a light white wine.

   He described the sauce's vinosity as a mark of its long reduction.

Common combinations

great vinosity

The sommelier spoke of the great vinosity of the Chardonnay.

deep vinosity

The deep vinosity of the port made it perfect for after dinner.

a touch of vinosity

The cheese had a touch of vinosity from being washed in wine.

Synonyms and how they differ

wine flavor

More common and less formal; it simply refers to the taste of wine, while vinosity often implies a complex, full quality.

winy character

A descriptive phrase often used in tasting notes; it is more straightforward than the rare noun vinosity.

Word family

vinous adjective

Having the qualities or color of wine; more common than vinosity.

vinosity noun

The quality of being vinous; this is the headword itself.

Commonly confused: vinosity or viscosity? vinosity or vinology?

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