Is this white wine very acidic?
Acido: AH-chee-do. Stress on the first syllable. The ac- is hard 'ak'.
Ask before tasting if you're sensitive to acidity, or after tasting to confirm what you're perceiving. High acidity is actually a quality in Italian whites — it means freshness and longevity.
Molto acido means 'very acidic'. In wine, acidity (acidità) is what makes your mouth water — it's the backbone of great Italian whites like Vermentino, Greco di Tufo, and Soave.
Ha una bella acidità fresca.
It has a lovely fresh acidity.
Positive expression — fresca (fresh) acidity is desirable.
L'acidità bilancia la struttura?
Does the acidity balance the structure?
Advanced question about balance.
Mi fa venire l'acquolina in bocca.
It makes my mouth water.
L'acquolina — salivation. A sign of good acidity.
Italy's high-altitude vineyards (Trentino, Friuli, Alto Adige) and volcanic terroirs (Etna, Campania) produce whites with exceptional natural acidity. This is why Italian wines pair so well with food — acidity cuts through fat and refreshes the palate between bites.