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VELVETY [2 records]

Record 1 2007-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
DEF

Which is smooth on the tongue and has a rich flavor and a sumptuous texture.

CONT

Texture refers to the overall feel and consistency of a wine. It is a significant factor in quality. Useful comparisons can be made with fabrics and their weave: silky, velvety, satin-textured ...

OBS

Quality textures such as smooth, round, silky, velvety help to perceive the refinement of flavor while coarse textures such as harsh, hard, rough make it difficult to perceive (according to the Beginner's Guide to Understanding Wine, p. 29).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
DEF

Qui flatte le palais par une sensation de douceur caressante qui fait penser à celle qu'on ressent en touchant du velours.

CONT

Un vin velouté, [...] toujours peu acide et assez riche en glycérine, procure une telle sensation de douceur, si nettement éprouvée, que même un profane dira : «c'est du velours!»

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Plant Biology
OBS

Velvety, with erect, straight, moderately firm hairs.

Key term(s)
  • velvet like
  • velvety
  • velutinate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Biologie végétale
OBS

Qui est doux au toucher comme du velours.

Spanish

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