Vinosity

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The characteristic richness associated with wine reflects both depth of flavor and pleasing fullness that contributes to an enjoyable experience
2. This term denotes a fullness or bold essence that is reminiscent of the intricacies found in various wines, evoking their distinctive qualities
3. The quality of being rich and full-flavored, akin to the complexities of wine, contributes to a perceived depth and satisfaction in sensory experiences

Etymology: "Vinosity" is a fairly plain formation: the adjective "vinous", meaning of or like wine, combined with the English suffix "-ity", which turns adjectives into nouns of quality. The adjective itself comes from Latin "vinosus", "full of wine", built on "vinum", the Latin word for wine. The noun was formed by adding "-ity" to that adjective, and it was modelled on Latin "vinositas", which carried the same sense of winey quality. French has a parallel form, "vinosité", which suggests the same pattern was used in both languages for describing the qualities of wine. The English noun therefore reached the language by way of Latin and French vocabulary rather than through a single dramatic coinage.

Synonyms: wine quality, wine character