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The Red Wine Aromas collection is designed to help enthusiasts and professionals develop accurate olfactory memories. It facilitates the recognition of red wine's characteristic aromas, making it the ideal tool for improving skills in tasting and sensory analysis. _______________________________________________________________________  The 12 Aromas Each package contains 12 samples of olfactory aromas and a publication that provides the basic information to discover the most important characteristics of Red Wines and how to taste them. Once a specific aroma is memorized, it will be easier to identify it, much more tenuously, in the wine you choose to taste. Raspberry Raspberry aroma is typical...

February is an exciting month: it marks the transition from winter to the warm season, brings Carnival, a festival of colors and flavors, and kicks off numerous sommelier courses and wine-tasting evenings. This period is perfect for deepening one's knowledge of wine, improving one's tasting skills, and sharing the experience with other passionate people. The Importance of Olfaction in Tasting Describing the aromas of a wine is a complex task. The aromatic bouquet is composed of multiple olfactory molecules that overlap, creating unique combinations. Recognizing a specific smell at low concentration is not immediate and varies from person to person....

Wine is not just a beverage but an ever-evolving work of art. Each sip tells a story that starts in the vineyard and continues through vinification, fermentation, and aging. Tertiary aromas, which develop during aging, represent the culmination of this evolution, adding complexity, elegance, and depth to the wine's bouquet. One of the most fascinating aspects of enology is how a wine's bouquet changes with age. Over time, a wine can develop a surprising and pleasing bouquet of aromas or lose its “personality.”   Tertiary aromas are formed during the last phase of a wine's life: aging, which can occur in...

The beginning of a new year is always the perfect time to dedicate yourself to new goals, especially when it comes to sharpening your senses and deepening your knowledge of the world of wine. For sommeliers, professionals, and enthusiasts alike, developing a more precise olfactory memory and a more refined taste sensibility can turn every tasting into an extraordinary journey. It is a practice that requires patience, dedication, and a lot of curiosity, but the results pay off with unique moments and personal satisfaction. Our perception of aromas is incredibly powerful, but often underestimated. The sense of smell is a...

Tasting freshly pressed olive oil is like “drinking” in the land where the olives were grown: each sip brings back the scents of autumn fields and the earth that nurtured it. The land is, in fact, an unmistakable signature for each oil. Every region, olive variety, and cultivation method contributes to creating an oil with unique aromatic qualities. Among extra virgin olive oil producers, Europe holds a place of honor, with Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal as major exporters. But olive oil culture isn’t exclusive to the Old Continent. High-quality oils are also produced in Africa and the Middle East,...