dóna molta tensió a la boca

English translation: giving a tense mouthfeel

11:57 Oct 28, 2012
Catalan to English translations [PRO]
Wine / Oenology / Viticulture
Catalan term or phrase: dóna molta tensió a la boca
peres, albercocs i préssecs estan suspeses sobre una acidesa constant, marcada que "dóna molta tensió a la boca" i llença la fruita amb profunditat, cap a un final de boca estricte, elèctric, fresc i lleugerament amarg.

The effect of the acidity on the palate or inside the mouth almost makes you puck your lips. I'm assuming that they mean sth. like that!

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patrick32
English translation:giving a tense mouthfeel
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Peter Guest
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4giving a tense mouthfeel
Peter Guest
3with excellent tension
Josh Goldsmith


  

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giving a tense mouthfeel


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Peter Guest
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Cheers again Pete!
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with excellent tension


Explanation:
I think you may be able to leave out the "a la boca" here.

A few examples from the more than 700,000 hits for "with excellent tension"+ wine:


"Linear and focussed, citrus fruit and green melons remain tight and poised with excellent tension and lively acidity."

http://www.crackawines.com.au/Rosemount_Estate/Rosemount_Est...


"Angular and faceted in the mouth with excellent tension."

http://www.snooth.com/articles/7-great-wines-from-la-follett...


"The wine possesses a lovely, sapid, stony line of acidity with excellent tension and a sleek shape across the palate with just a touch of baby fat. A real charmer and great value for money."

http://www.princewinestore.com.au/Product/tabid/60/82721/Dom...


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Or perhaps "provides excellent tension," along the lines of these examples:

"Unctuous in texture, the acidity is lively and provides excellent tension and line, leading to a very long, delicately nuanced finish of honey and toast."

http://www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz/blog/nelsons-first-x...


“Very fine, firm and tightly bound on palate, there are very focussed and concentrated flavours of dark red berry fruit flavours supported by significant tannins, very fine-grained and forming a very long line. The acidity provides excellent tension. Still very closed, this will need time to release its full perfumes and richness.”

http://blog.finewinedelivery.co.nz/fwdc-cellar-journal-mt-di...

Josh Goldsmith
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Local time: 16:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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