Abbreviation for the aromatic substance 1,1,6-trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene, which belongs to the group of norisoprenoids This is formed during the bottle-ageing of a wine by the decomposition of carotenoids. The substance gives the wine its typical petroleum tone, which above a certain amount is considered a wine defect. Found on https://glossary.wein.plus/tdn