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How to Identify Primary Aromas in Wine Tasting

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By L. Anikow
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Wine's primary aromas come from the fruit; in other words, they belong to the variety of grape used to make a wine. They usually appear in young wines and are directly related to the grape varietal. To look for the primary aromas in wine, follow these steps.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Bottle of wine
  • Wine glass
  • Cork screw
  1. Step 1

    Pour a glass of wine, swirl it around in the glass and let it breathe for a few minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Put your nose directly in the glass and sniff the wine.

  3. Step 3

    While you smell the wine, try to identify the fruit and floral aromas.

  4. Step 4

    Primary aromas will smell like fruit and will also have floral scents.

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