Pepper
The aroma of pepper is present in almost all the world’s best red wines. In the bouquet, this smell usually appears in a very restrained way – it is not sharp, as one might think.
Together with the fruit aroma, a harmonious, delicate smell is formed, which unobtrusively accentuates the pepper notes and gives the taste a spicy nuance.
Peaches
Aromatic peaches with silky soft skin originally grew in China. In wine, this graceful smell is typical of light wines, mostly white wines. The peach aroma is mainly found in Riesling and some champagnes, often accompanied by a hint of violets.
Rose water
Rose water is obtained by distilling rose oil. The result is a transparent liquid with an intense smell. It is traditionally used in the Middle East as a flavoring additive for cookies and sweets. Rose water can be bought in pharmacies and delicatessens. The aroma of roses is especially evident in wines with a floral bouquet, e.g. Traminer, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat.
Currants
The slightly sour taste of currants gives the wine freshness and exquisite explosiveness. This aroma is particularly felt in all wines with an appropriate acid structure.
Currants
In the language of wine, the smell of blackcurrant is ranked among the classic wine aromas. The blackcurrant aroma is characterized by a natural concentration of fruit flavors in the wine. The warm aroma of blackcurrant can be felt in almost all of them Pinot Noir in wines from Burgundy, also in the form of subtle nuances in some Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from the New World.
Class
The aroma of tobacco in various nuances – from fresh tobacco leaves to the smell of cut tobacco – can be found mostly in aged red wines made in oak barrels.
Truffles
The aroma of truffles rarely appears in wines, but the spectrum of this aroma can be felt from the fresh Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc until ripe Cabernet Sauvignon not Bordo.
Vanilla
Vanilla is a plant of the orchid family, native to Mexico. The main smell of vanilla is clearly perceived even at a very low concentration. The typical vanilla aroma appears mainly in those wines – both white and red – aged in new oak barrels.
Violets
Edible violet petals are used mainly to flavor salads. An extract is obtained from the peeled root of violets, which goes well with ice cream, sweets and pastries. The aromatic smell of violets is clearly detectable in young red wines, e.g. Beaujolais Primeur. This note can also appear in the bouquet of young, aromatic white wines.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the dried bark of the cinnamon tree. This tree grows in Sri Lanka and China. The slightly sweet, delicate aroma with an oriental note often appears in wines aged in wooden barrels. It has a cinnamon aroma Merlot for wines from the Bordeaux region or Shiraz from Australia as well as aged Sauternes, Tokay Pinot Gris and of course, Gewürztraminer.
Lemons
This citrus fruit is usually associated with a sour taste. The expressive aroma of lemon is characteristic of the bouquet of fresh, explosive German and Alsatian Rieslings, as well as Sauvignon wines from France and the New World.
Strawberry
Two nuances of strawberry are found all over the world – the smell of fresh berries is characteristic of mostly young red wines, whereas the aroma of ripe berries, which also resembles strawberry jam, is characteristic of older, complex red wines. The aroma of strawberries also appears in white wines with a pronounced fruity taste.
Honeydew melon
The expressive smell of honeydew melon can be clearly felt in Australian Chardonnay wines, as well as in sweet wines.
Cherries
Both sweet and sour cherries are noticeable in the aromas of the wine. Young red wines are mostly associated with the taste of juicy sour cherries. In contrast, the smell of ripe cherries with a slight hint of sweetness is more often felt in older red wines.
2023-10-01 06:27:39
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