Acidity

Nerve

Definition

Wire-tight acidity with energy — synonym territory with racy and edgy.

Why this matters in wine

High-acid energy descriptor.

Typical aromas, flavors & texture

  • Chablis
  • Mosel Riesling

Position inside its category

Acidity
Nerve

Acidity

  1. ○Bright
  2. ○Astringent
  3. ○Austere
  4. ○Thin
  5. ○Lean
  6. ○Angular
  7. ○Racy
  8. ○Tart
  9. ○Edgy
  10. ●Nerve
  11. ○Zippy
  12. ○Zesty
  13. ○Lively
  14. ○Fresh
  15. ○Crisp
  16. ○Delicate
  17. ○Soft
  18. ○Flabby
  19. ○Fallen Over
  20. ○Flat

Position 10 of 20 on the Acidity scale.

Parent category

Acidity — Acid structure on a continuum from flat to nervy — the backbone that drives food pairing more than any other single trait.

Sibling descriptors

Nearby on the scale

More in Acidity

Frequently confused with

FAQ

What does nerve mean in wine?
Wire-tight acidity with energy — synonym territory with racy and edgy.
Why does nerve matter for pairing?
High-acid energy descriptor.

See also