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Violets: A truly lovely floral quality characteristic of some Italian reds, particularly Barolo, Barbaresco, and others made from the Nebbiolo grape.
violets
Captivating bouquet found in young reds from many areas, especially the northern Rhõne, Bordeaux and northern Italy.
volatile
A tasting term used to describe a wine with too much acetic acid.
violets (later), pencil shavings
Pinot Noir
raspberry, cherry, violets, "farmyard" (with age), truffles ...
A wine of great sensuality, a silky texture and seductive aromas such as strawberries, cherries, black cherries, raspberries, violets, cinnamon, sassafras, mushrooms, truffles, rose petal, fresh earth and something called "barnyard, ...
In Old World wines, particularly those made in Bordeaux, this is characterised by a smell of violets, blackcurrant, cedar, and spice.
It is an extremely full-bodied, strong wine with a typical aroma of violets, vanilla, bilberry and blackberry, positively bitter on the palate, smooth and velvety with sweet tannins, ...
Has full, spicy flavors somewhat reminiscent of the Muscat grape and violets. New plantings in California have created much anticipation among that States wine community.
Sangiovese (cherries, raisins, earth and violets)
A red-wine grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy. Used to make Chianti and other Tuscan reds. Some versions (clones) include Sangiovese Grosso, and Sangiovese Piccolo.
When done well some of the of aromas and flavors to expect are tar, licorice, leather, violets, chocolate, figs, and prunes. Also note Barolo wines are heavier in alcohol than most Italian wines and you can expect 14 percent to 15 percent alcohol.
Has full, spicy flavors somewhat reminiscent of the Muscat grape and violets. Recent research indicates a clonal relationship to the Chasselas grape variety. New plantings in California have created much anticipation among that States wine community.
The best smell of cherries, violets and black licorice or truffles and have rich, chewy, deep and long-lasting flavors.
Wine with an aroma of accacia flowers, violets, jasmin...
Fresh :
Said of a young fruity wine with moderate acidity, such as Muscadet and red wines from the Gamay grape.
When first opened, its aromas ranged through oak, violets, coconut, black cherry, blackcurrants and spice.
Despite these difficulties, what motivates pinot noir producers to keep trying is that the grape can make marvelously aromatic, flavorful wines boasting a seductive perfume of strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, tea, mint, violets, ...
Nose: Bright, fruity, lively, with aromas of red cherry, cherry candy, raspberry, a floral element (violets?) and a slight hint of ripe banana.
Canterbury, New Zealand
Rich flavours with a hint of strawberry are found in North Canterbury's best. Usually sleek and fresh edged, often with a whiff of violets.
A seductive variety known as the red grape of Burgundy, this "heart break grape" is difficult to grow. The best are complex and sensual in texture, with flavors of strawberries, cherries, violets, and sometimes animal "barnyard" notes.
Nebbiolo (Nay-BYOH-low) - Noble grape of Northwestern Italy's Piedmonte region, source of such powerful and ageworthy red wines as Barolo, Barbaresco and Gattinara. Typical aroma and flavor descriptors include "violets" and "tar" and intense ...
LACRIMA: Variety grown in the Marche region of Italy. Better known as Lacrima di Morro d'Alba. Used to create a purple-red wine that is described as having (in a good year) an aroma of violets, roses and spice with a rich, ...
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