vinosity

[ vahy-nos-i-tee ]
/ vaɪˈnɒs ɪ ti /

noun

the collective characteristics of a wine, especially its distinctive taste.

Origin of vinosity

1615–25; < Late Latin vīnōsitās taste of wine, equivalent to Latin vīnōs(us) vinous + -itās -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM vinosity

non·vi·nos·i·ty, noun

British Dictionary definitions for vinosity

vinosity
/ (vɪˈnɒsɪtɪ) /

noun

the distinctive and essential quality and flavour of wine

Word Origin for vinosity

C17: from Late Latin vīnōsitas, from Latin vīnōsus vinous