Wytrawne

Wytrawne is a Polish term used to describe wine dryness. It indicates low residual sugar, resulting in a crisp, refreshing palate often balanced by acidity. It sits on the scale of wine sweetness that includes półwytrawne, półsłodkie, and słodkie.

In labeling, producers may indicate wytrawne on the bottle, sometimes on tasting notes as "wytrawne". The dryness level can vary with grape variety and production methods; different varieties yield different perception of dryness.

Sensory characteristics: White wytrawne wines commonly show citrus, green apple, pear, and mineral notes; red wytrawne wines may feature red fruit, tart flavors, and tannic structure; the acidity is a key driver of the dry impression. The term is relative; a wine described as wytrawne may still have perceptible fruit and alcohol.

Pairing: Dry wines pair well with seafood, poultry, light salads, and soft cheeses; their acidity helps cut fat and cleansing the palate.

Etymology: The Polish adjective wytrawny is used in wine terminology to denote dryness; it is not a measure of quality.