Specifically red wine. I’ve drank it before and thought “Why the hell ia it dry? It’s literally a liquid wtf,” and since then I’ve been wondering how a liquid can feel dry.
In: Chemistry
Dryness in alcohol is often associated with a sensation of astringency or a mouth-puckering effect caused by compounds like tannins or high alcohol content. In red wine, tannins are more noticeable because they interact with pigments in the grape skins, giving red wines their characteristic color. Tannins bind with proteins in saliva, causing a drying sensation in the mouth (astringency).
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