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The Melon Aroma in Wines.
Melon is a fruit native to Africa but cultivated worldwide for its refreshing flavor and pleasant texture. It is a popular summer fruit and is often consumed fresh or used in various culinary preparations. According to Greek mythology, melon originated from the story of Cybele, the goddess of fertility and nature. It is said that Cybele, in love with the young Attis, transformed him into a melon to protect him from the jealousy of other gods. Since then, melon was believed to have beneficial properties for fertility and well-being. In fact, in many cultures throughout history, melon has been used...
Back to the future: aromachology is the key to a better life.
Nowadays, everyone wants everything immediately. Information, objects, images - everything must be, and indeed it is, at our fingertips, immediate, without waiting or downtime. Partly because time is money, partly because we have less of it, and partly because, even unintentionally, we let ourselves be consumed by this relentless grind that doesn't allow us to lose even a moment. Every breath corresponds to an action, preferably a productive one. However, we are still human, and our nature, willingly or not, emerges and rises above the wave of mechanical efficiency at all costs. It is rather recent, and almost counter-trend, the...
The Honeysuckle Aroma: The Floral Charm of Wines.
In the vast panorama of wine aromas, one of the most captivating is undoubtedly the honeysuckle aroma. This delicate and floral scent evokes images of spring gardens and idyllic landscapes. It is considered a positive and desirable element in the bouquet of certain white and red wines, contributing to the overall complexity and elegance of the wine. Honeysuckle, also known as Lonicera, is a climbing shrub that produces fragrant and colorful flowers. Its beauty and unmistakable fragrance have fascinated mankind for centuries. Honeysuckle flowers are characterized by tubular petals and colors that range from white to yellow, often with red...
Wine defects
Wine is a sophisticated beverage that offers a wide variety of aromas. However, even the best wine can have some defects that can negatively affect its aroma and taste, masking the perception of its varietal and territorial olfactory characteristics. Olfactory defects in wine can occur at various stages of the production process and are often due to processes of deterioration or contamination: problems due to insufficient grape ripening, incorrect fermentation management, poorly controlled oxygen contact, or improper use of sulfur dioxide. Wine production is a complex process that presents numerous risks to be faced and avoided by winemakers. In most...
Lemon, cedar, orange, bergamot. Citrus hints in white wines.
Citrus aromas are “top” notes, in other words, powerful scents that go straight to your nose: we immediately notice them (just 2-3 seconds from inhalation); just as they are quick to manifest, they are also quick to vanish. In a bouquet of perfumes, citrus notes are the first contact that the nose and curiosity must capture, inviting us to go further. These are notes that disappear quickly, as they are volatile, but which give a unique olfactory imprint to the whole bouquet. All the citrus scents have in common the presence of the highly concentrated limonene molecule. Many other molecules...