Meager
Tasting term used for a wine without enough body.
Meaty
Describes a wine with much body as if one could chew it like flesh meat.
MEAGER
Lacks "body" and "depth". Has definite feeling of flavor dilution. Seems to occur in some select varietal wines vinified from grapes subjected to late season rain, although there are other explanations as well.
The nice thing about Barbera imported from Italy is that, generally speaking, you get what you pay for, and there are excellent bottles starting around 12 bucks all the way through around forty, With my meager salary, ...
It is perfectly adapted for withering, especially from vines that have been grown in the hills in meager soil. The wines that come from this variety have an intense ruby red color, with a gentle aroma.
The region is heavily planted with Pinot Grigio and while seemingly a varietal with meager personality, the wine is one of Italy's most popular.
 See also: Grape, Wine, Region, Fruit, Dry
  
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