Medium dry意思

"Medium dry" is a term often used to describe the level of sweetness in wine. It falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum between "dry" and "sweet." Dry wines have very little residual sugar, while sweet wines have a significant amount of residual sugar that is perceptible to the taste.

Here's a general guide to wine sweetness:

• Dry wines: These wines have little to no perceptible sugar, and the sweetness is often masked by the acidity and other flavors.
• Medium dry (or off-dry): These wines have a small amount of residual sugar, which adds a touch of sweetness but is not overpowering. The balance between the sugar and the other elements in the wine (acidity, tannins, etc.) makes the wine more approachable and often more food-friendly.
• Medium sweet: These wines have a noticeable sweetness, but it's not as intense as in very sweet wines. The sweetness is more pronounced, but it's still balanced with other flavors.
• Sweet wines: These wines have a significant amount of residual sugar, which is the defining characteristic of the wine. They can range from dessert wines with very high sugar levels to wines that are simply sweeter than average.

The term "medium dry" is most commonly used in the context of white wines, especially those from the German wine region, where the sweetness levels are often indicated on the label. However, it can apply to any type of wine where the producer wants to indicate a wine that is not completely dry but also not as sweet as a dessert wine.