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consistenza

English translation: consistency

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Italian term or phrase:consistenza
English translation:consistency
Entered by: Paola Guzzetta

16:57 May 10, 2002
Italian to English translations [PRO]
/ enologia
Italian term or phrase: consistenza
esame della fluidita`e della consistenza
Paola Guzzetta
Italy
Local time: 21:57
consistency
Explanation:
Testing the fluidity and consistency....

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Note added at 2002-05-10 22:01:20 (GMT)
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Density and consistency are two different concepts and translations:
density = densita\' (quanto c\'e\' dentro una cosa)
Consistency = consistenza (la sostanza di quella cosa)
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kara bacchi
United States
Local time: 14:57
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Summary of answers provided
5 +3consistency
kara bacchi
4 +2density
Gian
5texture
Catherine Bolton
4texture
jerryk (X)
4substance
Enza Longo


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
consistency


Explanation:
Testing the fluidity and consistency....

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Note added at 2002-05-10 22:01:20 (GMT)
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Density and consistency are two different concepts and translations:
density = densita\' (quanto c\'e\' dentro una cosa)
Consistency = consistenza (la sostanza di quella cosa)

kara bacchi
United States
Local time: 14:57
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 88

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Giles Watson: The three terms in Watson's Wine Glossary refer to the physical sensation procured by the wine on the palate. Paola's term, however, refers simply to a physical property of the liquid, its "consistency" (or "density").
2 hrs
agree  Emilia Mancini
4 hrs
agree  gmel117608
20 hrs
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
density


Explanation:
Consistenza = density
consistenza = presence
consistenza = weight

Da Watsons Wine Gl.





Gian
Italy
Local time: 21:57
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in pair: 5394

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Massimo Gaido
3 mins
agree  jerrie
39 mins
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
texture


Explanation:
examination of viscosity and texture

jerryk (X)
PRO pts in pair: 76
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22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
texture


Explanation:
Here's the explanation from Wine Spectator (under "structure"):
Structure: The interaction of elements such as acid, tannin, glycerin, alcohol and body as it relates to a wine's texture and mouthfeel. Usually preceded by a modifier, as in "firm structure" or "lacking in structure."




    Reference: http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Wine_Basics/Glossary_Resul...
Catherine Bolton
Local time: 21:57
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 1906
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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
substance


Explanation:
the sustantial quality or character

Enza Longo
Canada
Local time: 15:57
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 694
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