tannino
masculine
The Italian word for 'tannin' is tannino.
tannino is a masculine noun used to refer to tannic acid.
Meaning: tannic acid (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of tannino is tannini, used when referring to tannins.
Did you know?
- Italian wine enthusiasts often distinguish between tannini verdi, or 'green tannins', which result from underripe grapes and create a harsh, bitter taste different from the desired tannino of a mature wine.
- The concept of tannini is central to the Italian classification of 'structure' in red wines, where they are viewed as the 'skeleton' of the wine.
- In the world of Italian luxury goods, tannino is inextricably linked to 'concia al vegetale', a slow tanning process using organic tannins that distinguishes high-end Italian leather from mass-produced chrome leather.
Examples in context
- Questo vino rosso ha un alto contenuto di tannino, conferendogli una spiccata struttura.This red wine has a high tannin content, giving it a pronounced structure.
- Il tannino è presente nel vino rosso.Tannin is present in red wine.
- L'alto livello di tannino rende il vino astringente.The high level of tannin makes the wine astringent.
- Il tannino può influenzare il sapore del tè.Tannin can influence the flavor of tea.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are tasting a new bottle of wine.
- AlessandroSenti anche tu questo tannino?Do you feel this tannin too?
- GiuliaSì, è un po' troppo forte.Yes, it is a bit too strong.
- AlessandroForse è un vino molto giovane.Maybe it is a very young wine.
- GiuliaSpero che migliori con il tempo.I hope it improves with time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tannin” translations and entries tannino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
