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The characteristic aromas of white wine
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The olfactory categories of aromas found in white wines are many: citrus, fruit, tropical fruit, flowers, herbs, dried fruit, spices, caramel, toasted chemicals, earthy. Let's see which ones are the most important and what they can tell us.AGRUMES. Let us begin by saying that all, or almost all, white wines have more or less pronounced hints of citrus. In most cases, the scents are reminiscent of fresh, green citrus fruits (lime, lemon, and grapefruit), but some varietals have citrus fruits that are reminiscent of sweeter sensations, such as orange and tangerine. Examples of these varietals include Gewürztraminer, Muscat Blanc, Riesling,...