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Question 1

Name the most important aromatic and semi-aromatic grapes that can be used for tank-method wines:

Answer 1

This is about intensity, to some degree. How pungent are those primary flavours on the nose, whether you’re smelling citrus, rose petal or herbaceous notes?

Aromatic white wines are produced from varieties that tend to give off higher amounts of these natural aromas.

Some scientific studies have shown that several aromatic wine grape varieties have higher levels of organic compounds called terpenes.

For example, monoterpenes are known to contribute to fruity and floral aromas and were found to be particularly prominent in Torrontes and Muscat.

Classic examples of aromatic white wine grape varieties include:
Gewürztraminer
* Riesling
* Muscat
* Torrontés
* Viognier
* Sauvignon Blanc

Semi-aromatic grapes:
* Glera