News — aromas

Have you ever smelled a wine and noticed an aroma you know perfectly well, yet couldn't quite identify? It's familiar, you're sure of it. Perhaps it reminds you of a fruit, a spice or a flower. Maybe even a place you visited many years ago. And yet, the name escapes you. It's on the tip of your tongue. Or rather, on the tip of your nose. It happens even to people who have been tasting wine for years. That's because perceiving a scent, recognising it and being able to describe it are three closely connected, but not exactly identical, processes....

You smell a red wine and, among the fruit and other aromas, recognise something familiar: freshly ground black pepper. The same smell that rises from a dish when you turn the pepper mill. But how does a spice find its way into the aroma of wine? It is not an added ingredient. Behind this resemblance lies a story that begins with the grape and involves a little-known molecule capable of leaving a distinctive impression: rotundone. The name rotundone comes neither from wine nor from pepper. It derives from Cyperus rotundus, a plant commonly known as purple nutsedge, in which the...

When temperatures drop and autumn arrives, red wine naturally becomes the star of our tables once again. It’s the season of convivial dinners, rich and enveloping dishes, but also of slow reflections in front of a glass. In this context, the pleasure of red wine expands not only through taste but above all thanks to its aromas, which in autumn reveal themselves as particularly fascinating. Training the nose to recognize the typical aromatic families of autumnal red wine means deepening the tasting experience and living it more consciously. In this article, we’ll explore the most common and significant notes: fruity,...

In our latest poll, we asked you to choose the citrus aroma that best represents summer. Among different shades of freshness, energy and vitality, one clear winner emerged: lemon. The result made us reflect. Why lemon? Perhaps because it is one of those rare aromas that speaks to everyone, regardless of passions, expertise or habits. You don't need to be a wine expert to recognize the scent of freshly grated lemon zest. You don't need to be a sommelier to associate it with a summer day, a walk by the sea, a refreshing drink shared with friends, or a homemade...

Lychee is a tropical fruit that is often appreciated for its sweet flavor and juicy pulp. It is native to Asia, particularly the southern regions of China, but is now cultivated in many parts of the world, including countries like India, Brazil, Mexico, and Thailand. It is a round-shaped berry that grows in clusters on trees scientifically known as Litchi chinensis. The lychee's skin is red or dark pink in color and has a slightly rough texture. Once peeled, it reveals a white, translucent flesh that surrounds a shiny, brown seed at the center.  The flesh of the lychee is...