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Merlot, almost a fruit juice for adults. A noble wine without roughness! This is a definition that well summarizes the character of the Merlot grape. Among wine ethusiasts, it is sometimes described as a wine with limited structure. But this is not true: it is a “soft” wine that can also be very rich, “sensual” and fulfilling in its more ambitious versions. It is a versatile grape variety, one of the most widespread in the world, that is characterized by a unique aromatic profile: plum, black currant and roses. And when this wine is aged in wood barrels, it acquires new...

It is certain that the human olfactory sense is able to perceive many more smells than we are able to understand and rationally process. With training it is therefore possible to improve our olfactory sense to be able to distinguish many smells. Proof of this are perfumers, sommeliers and others who work with a sense of smell that has developed skills far above the average.  There are cases where non-professionals have developed this capacity as well. This is the case with some blind people. It is said that Helen Keller, a well-known American writer and activist, was able to recognize both people and their...

The viticultural variety we are dealing with today can be considered the matrix that gave rise to European viticulture. Certainly it is the variety that represents the perennial challenge of the wine maker who works with the earth and is dependant upon its capricious climates in order to create a sublime expression. The wine maker's commitment and dedication are not always proportional to the final outcome, but that is part of the surprise and delight. The origin of Pinot Noir is attested to around the fourth century AD, highlighted by a document of thanks to the emperor Domitian, in which a famous...

We are surrounded by flowers and their scents constantly in life, directly and indirectly. However, it is very difficult to distinguish one flower from another only on the basis of its scent, blindly. It's even more difficult to distinguish the scents of specific flowers within a wine's aromatic bouquet.   "What floral note can you smell in this wine?" Here we can apply the first rule of thumb that is often the case in wine bouquets: generally speaking, we can find white and yellow flowers in white wines and red and purple flowers in red wines. But if we want to go further we need...

The BEER Aromas collection is here! Discover the publication with everything you need to know to approach Beer tasting and 12 aromas to smell to learn to recognize the typical scents of the different styles of Beer. Beer is an exceptional product for the aromas and flavors it expresses and for the countless variations of styles and products that can be found on the market. It is a very popular product and is increasingly combined with haute cuisine and gourmet foods. Learning to taste and recognize beers is fascinating, but also useful for orienting oneself towards satisfying personal choices and food...