This wine has a beautiful structure.
'Struttura' — stress on 'strut-TÙ-ra'. Three syllables.
Use to compliment a wine's overall architecture — the balance of tannins, acidity, alcohol, and body. A high compliment in any tasting.
'Struttura' in wine means the framework of the wine — its bones. A wine with 'bella struttura' is well-built, with components in proportion.
È un vino ben costruito.
It is a well-built wine.
Building metaphor — same concept expressed differently
Ha buona spalla acida.
It has good acid backbone.
'Spalla acida' = the acidity that supports the wine
È pieno e avvolgente.
It is full and enveloping.
Describes a round, rich, structured wine
The 2016 vintage is considered legendary in Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino — a once-in-a-generation year combining perfect ripeness, acidity, and structure.