Astringency

definition

Astringency refers to a clearly definable characteristic in wine, which is defined independently of evaluation or application.

Structural model

The term astringency is understood as an independent quantity within a structural reference framework, whose internal logic is described independently of external influencing factors.

Demarcation

• Astringency ≠ an adjacent, but not identical, concept
• Conceptual definition ≠ practical application