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Tannins (or tannoids) are naturally occurring polyphenols found in grape skins, seeds, stems and oak barrels that provide texture, structure and aging potential to wine. They are primarily present in red wines, causing a drying, mouth coating or astringent sensation on the tongue, often described as “grippy”. Tannins bind with protein due to their astringency, making high tannic wines ideal for pairing with high protein foods such as steak. Common examples of high tannin red wine varieties are Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Tempranillo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"template":"","glossary_category":[114],"class_list":["post-14092","wcp_glossary","type-wcp_glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nTannins Definition: Wine Terms Explained - Wines Curated<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tannins (or tannoids) are natural compound in wines that provide structure, texture and aging potential. 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