Body
German: Körper Also known as: Vollmundigkeit, Fülle
The impression of fullness and weight of a drink in the mouth, from light and slim to full and powerful.
Body describes how full or heavy a drink feels in the mouth. A distinction is made, for example, between light, medium and full body. It is influenced by alcohol, extract, sugar, tannins and glycerol.
A slim wine or beer feels rather watery and refreshing, a full-bodied one dense and substantial. Body is a stylistic feature: it should suit the type of drink and be in balance with acidity, sweetness and aroma. It is closely related to mouthfeel but refers more to weight.