1
: any of various soluble astringent complex phenolic substances of plant origin used especially in tanning leather and dyeing textiles, manufacturing ink, clarifying wine and beer, and in medicine
2
: a substance that has a tanning effect
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Winemaker Jeff Ames leans into making big, bold unfiltered wines with rich fruit, elegant tannins, and plush flavors.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Perhaps this has to with its nature, as wines made from the Sagrantino grape are characterized by their robust tannins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The process, called cold-leaching, removes the tannins from the acorns.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
Renowned winemaker Randall Grahm is quite fond of this variety, which originated in Piedmont in northern Italy and is considered akin to Nebbiolo in its light color and rather firm tannins.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Perhaps this has to with its nature, as wines made from the Sagrantino grape are characterized by their robust tannins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The process, called cold-leaching, removes the tannins from the acorns.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
Renowned winemaker Randall Grahm is quite fond of this variety, which originated in Piedmont in northern Italy and is considered akin to Nebbiolo in its light color and rather firm tannins.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
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tannin
noun
tan·nin
ˈtan-ən 
: any of various substances from plants (as the oak or sumac) used in tanning leather, dyeing fabric and yarn, the making of ink, and in medicine
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