Style

Complex

Definition

Complex is a wine descriptor in the style family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.

Why this matters in wine

Complex is a wine descriptor in the style family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.

Position inside its category

Style
Complex

Body

  1. ○Thin
  2. ○Cliff-edge
  3. ○Hollow
  4. ○Mellow
  5. ○Short
  6. ○Austere
  7. ○Angular
  8. ○Delicate
  9. ○Elegant
  10. ○Light-bodied
  11. ○Finesse
  12. ○Closed
  13. ○Polished
  14. ●Complex
  15. ○Full-bodied
  16. ○Tight
  17. ○Firm
  18. ○Powerful
  19. ○Concentrated
  20. ○Dense
  21. ○Opulent
  22. ○Rich
  23. ○Extracted
  24. ○Flabby
  25. ○Fat

Position 14 of 25 on the Style scale.

Parent category

Style — Overall personality — earthy vs. polished, rustic vs. refined, accessible vs. closed.

Sibling descriptors

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Frequently confused with

FAQ

What does complex mean in wine?
Complex is a wine descriptor in the style family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.
Why does complex matter for pairing?
Complex is a wine descriptor in the style family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.

See also