Body

Tight

Definition

Tight is a wine descriptor in the body family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.

Why this matters in wine

Tight is a wine descriptor in the body family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.

Position inside its category

Body
Tight

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 16 of 25 on the Body scale.

Parent category

Body — Perceived weight and density — the mouthfeel scale from thin to fat that must track dish heaviness.

Sibling descriptors

Nearby on the scale

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Frequently confused with

FAQ

What does tight mean in wine?
Tight is a wine descriptor in the body family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.
Why does tight matter for pairing?
Tight is a wine descriptor in the body family on the Wine Folly tasting vocabulary.

See also