The Nose… knows.
The Nose… knows… it’s connected to Tasti-Pairings…
Here are scents that you may smell in different varietals of wine.
| Almonds | Deep Italian Reds – Barole |
| Apples | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Viognier |
| Apricot | Vigonier |
| Banana | Pinotage’, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais |
| Blackberry | Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Black Currant | Cabernet Sauvignon, Port |
| Black Pepper | Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Port |
| Cherry/Black Cherry | Cabernet Franc, Italian Reds, Merlot and Zinfandel |
| Cinnamon | Grenache, sweet Banyuls (SW. France) |
| Citrus | Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Viognier |
| Cloves | Rioja (Spain), Gewurztraminer |
| Fig | Amarone (Italy- Rondinella & Molinara grapes), Semillion , Sweet- Italy |
| Grass | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Hazelnut | Champagne, Port (Fortified Brandy) |
| Leather | Pinot Noir |
| Licorice | Barbera, Amarone , (Greek foods) |
| Lychee | Gewurztraminer |
| Mango | Dessert Wines, Late Harvest Whites |
| Melon | Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling |
| Mint | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Nuts | Burgundy Reds |
| Oak | Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Orange | Merlot |
| Peach | Muscat, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Viognier |
| Pear | Chenin Blanc, Muscat |
| Plum | Syrah, Merlot, Petit Sirah, some Pinot Noir |
| Raspberry | Petit Sirah, Pinot Noir |
| Rose | Chianti, Gewurztraminer |
| Strawberry | Pinot Noir, Rosé |
| Tobacco | Amarone, Bordeaux, Zinfandel |
| Violet | Merlot |
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