The floral aroma in wine is actually derived from some compounds, so do you know what common floral aromas are in wine? Let's take a look with the editor below.
1. The fragrance of roses
As a rather complex aroma, rose fragrance not only appears in red wine, but also often appears in white wine, mainly from compounds such as L-rose enzyme, β-damascenone, geranyl alcohol, and nerol.
Common wines, Gewurztraminer, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, etc.
2. Geranium fragrance
Geranium aroma is not the original aroma contained in grapes, but a generated compound, such as geraniol, so if you smell strong geranium aroma in a wine, the wine may be spoiled.
Common wines: Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Espresso, Malbec, Flavor.
3. Citrus floral fragrance
The complex and captivating citrus floral aroma is often found in white wines and is mainly derived from compounds such as nerol, linalool, and citronellol.
Common wines, such as Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, etc.
4. White floral fragrance
White floral aroma is an elegant and subtle aroma, such as jasmine, which is often mixed with the fruity flavor of white wine. Compounds such as terpineol, anisic acid, and phenethyl alcohol tend to have a whitish floral scent.