astringence

the red wine had a pleasant astringence that made my mouth pucker.

the tannins in this tea contribute to its characteristic astringence.

astringence is a desirable quality in many full-bodied wines.

the young wine showed considerable astringence that will soften with age.

chefs sometimes use ingredients to balance the astringence of certain dishes.

the unripe fruit had such intense astringence that it was difficult to eat.

astringence helps cut through the richness of fatty foods.

some people find the astringence of green tea refreshing.

the winemaker aimed to achieve a perfect balance of fruit and astringence.

too much astringence can make a wine taste bitter and harsh.

astringence is most commonly associated with tannins found in grape skins.

the persimmon's astringence disappears completely when it becomes fully ripe.

experts recommend letting young wines breathe to reduce their astringence.

sourdough bread's subtle astringence complements tomato-based dishes perfectly.