💬 Body Talk: What Does "Body" Mean in Wine? 🍷 Ever heard someone describe a wine as light-bodied or full-bodied and wondered what that actually means? 🤔 It’s not about calories (thankfully!) — it’s about how heavy or rich a wine feels on your palate. 🍷 What Determines a Wine’s Body? Several factors contribute: - Alcohol Level: Wines over 14% ABV tend to feel richer and fuller. - Grape Variety: Some grapes naturally produce more full-bodied wines (hello, Cabernet Sauvignon!). - Oak Aging: Like Bourbon, wines aged in fresh oak barrels often taste fuller and rounder. - Climate: Warmer regions tend to produce riper, fuller-bodied wines. - Residual Sugar: Even dry wines can feel heavier if they have a touch of leftover grape sugar. 🍷 Red Wines by Body Type: - Light-Bodied Reds – Silky and fresh: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cinsault - Medium-Bodied Reds – Balanced and food-friendly: Sangiovese, Garnacha, Carménère - Full-Bodied Reds – Bold and powerful: Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon 🍷 White Wines Have Body Too! The same rules apply to whites. A Chardonnay aged in oak? Full-bodied and creamy. A zippy Sauvignon Blanc? Light-bodied and crisp. 🎯 Become a Wine Folly+ member and learn more at WineFolly.com #WineTips #WineLover #FullBodied #WineEducation