Which factor may be indicated by the clarity of a wine?

The clarity of a wine is often associated with its aging potential. A wine's clarity is indicative of how it has been handled during production and its current state of development. Clear wines typically show that they have gone through adequate filtration and fining processes, which can enhance stability and suggest that the wine has reached a certain maturity.

A well-clear wine may also indicate that it has the potential to age well, as clarity often comes from the removal of solids or particulate matter that can lead to instability over time. In contrast, hazy or cloudy wines could suggest that they are either too young and have not yet cleared or that they are potentially defective or lack the quality that would support aging.

While vintage year, quality of grape harvest, and weather conditions can influence the final outcome of a wine, they do not directly indicate the clarity of the wine. Therefore, clarity serves as a useful marker for assessing a wine’s suitability for aging.