Flabby is a negative tasting descriptor indicating insufficient acidity, making wine feel soft, flat, and low-energy. Flabby wines lack the crispness and definition that acidity provides. The problem is common in overly ripe grapes or hot regions where acidity is naturally low. Flabby wines feel unbalanced and unpleasant, lacking the vibrance that makes wine enjoyable. Addressing flabbiness is challenging; it's primarily a production issue reflecting grape selection and ripeness.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR COLLECTORS
Flabby wine indicates production issues or grape choice problems. These wines rarely improve and should be avoided unless very inexpensive.
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