There are no harsh tannins, even when it is young.

French term for racking with the purpose of removing harsh tannins from the wine in the form of grape seeds.

This process can take anywhere from 10 to 36 months during which time the harshest tannins from the wood are leached out.

Lagrange itself is a full, elegant wine with firm but not harsh tannins.

Historically it has been used as a blending partner with Nebbiolo to soften that grape's harsh tannins.

It uses only old barrels, in the belief that new oak imparts undesirably harsh tannins.

This process allows the harsh tannin to mellow and the wine to develop complexity.

As red wine ages, the harsh tannins of its youth gradually give way to a softer mouthfeel.

The method aims to extract more fruit, complex aromas, color, less harsh tannins and add more nose to wines.

They are generally soft and inviting, with little astringency or harsh tannin.