Fruit Character

The fruit-like flavors and aromas perceived in wine.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Fruit character can suggest citrus, apple, pear, stone fruit, tropical fruit, red fruit, black fruit, dried fruit, or cooked fruit depending on grape, climate, ripeness, and age.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Fruit descriptors are comparisons, not proof that fruit was added to the wine.</p>