τανίνη
τανίνη is the Greek word for tannin.
The word refers to tannic acid.
Meaning: tannic acid (noun)
Did you know?
- Greek oenologists use τανίνη to categorize wines not just by flavor, but by 'structure'. High levels of τανίνη are said to give a wine a 'skeleton' that supports the other flavors.
- The Greek word τανίνη is used in both scientific contexts and in traditional herbal medicine, where plants rich in this acid are used as natural astringents to treat skin wounds.
- In Greek wine culture, the astringent feeling caused by τανίνη is often described as στεγνό, which literally means 'dry'. This describes the physical sensation of the tongue sticking to the palate rather than just the absence of sugar.
Examples in context
- Λατρεύω τα κρασιά με υψηλά επίπεδα τανίνης.I love wines with high tannin levels.
- Αυτό το κόκκινο κρασί έχει έντονη γεύση τανίνης.This red wine has a strong tannin taste.
- Η τανίνη επηρεάζει τη γεύση του κρασιού.I tanini epiharei ti yefsi tou krasio'u.The tannin affects the taste of the wine.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are tasting red wine.
- Μαρία MariaΔοκίμασε αυτό το κόκκινο κρασί, Κώστα.Dokímaze aftó to kókkino krasí, Kósta.Try this red wine, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΝιώθω ότι έχει αρκετή τανίνη.Niótho óti échei arketí taníni.I feel that it has quite a bit of tannin.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, είναι αρκετά πικρό.Ne, eínai arketá pikró.Yes, it is quite bitter.
- Κώστας KostasΜου αρέσει αυτή η ένταση.Mou arései aftí i éntasi.I like this intensity.
