How to Identify Primary Aromas in Wine Tasting

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.

Things You'll Need

• Bottle of wine
• Wine glass
• Cork screw

Instructions

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

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

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

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