What are the many ways a red wine can be described? When tasting red wine there are many ways to describe a red wine,  these include those that are descriptive of the wine, and those that are descriptive of the feeling you get when experiencing the wine Body: The weight or viscosity of the wine, ranging from light-bodied to full-bodied. Tannins: The bitter compounds found in the skins, seeds, and stems of grapes that provide structure and complexity to the wine, ranging from soft to firm or gripping. Acidity: The level of tartness in the wine, ranging from low to high. Fruit flavors: The range of fruit flavors present in the wine, such