Which statement about mouthfeel is true?

• A. It refers to aroma intensity.
• B. It describes the color of the wine.
• C. It describes the physical feel of wine, including body, weight, and texture.
• D. It is used to measure alcohol content.

Answer: (C)

Mouthfeel is the tactile sensation of wine in the mouth, capturing how it feels rather than how it smells or looks. It describes the wine’s physical presence on the palate—its body or fullness, its perceived weight, and its texture (such as smooth, silky, gritty, or creamy). This is why the description that talks about the physical feel, including body, weight, and texture, is the best match for mouthfeel. The other statements refer to aroma (smell), color (visual appearance), or alcohol content (a chemical measure), which are not mouthfeel. In tasting, mouthfeel is also influenced by factors like tannins, acidity, glycerol, and alcohol, which shape impressions of warmth, roundness, and texture on the tongue.