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This grape does not tolerate cool climates where unpleasant herbaceous notes develop. It needs a temperate or warm climate.  It presents a core of characteristics independent of the climate (intensely colored wines with a lot of acidity and tannins as well as intense aromas of black fruits (cassis, black cherry) and vegetal notes (green pepper, mint). To this, always regardless of the climate, are added the aromas associated with aging in oak barrels which brings notes of smoke, vanilla, coffee and cedar and aromas linked to aging (tobacco, cedar). Comes next climate influence: In the temperate climates : the nuances herbaceous plants (green pepper, mint) are...

The climate has a fundamental influence on the flavor of ripe grapes and therefore of the wine. We can simplify by defining four basic types of climate: Cool climates (average temperature during the vegetative cycle Temperate climates (average temp between 16.5 and 18.5 ° C) Hot climates (average temp between 18.5 and 21 ° C) Very hot climates (average temp over 21 ° C) Added to this is the notion of continentality which limits the type of grape varieties that can be cultivated and impacts the degree of alcohol, acidity and tannins. There are mainly three types of continentality that...

As indicated in the preamble, the flavors that you will discover in the wine are only the aromas that you have perceived by smell. The other elements you will be looking for are: Smoothness, acidity, tannins, Body, length of the finish ....

What are the aromas of wine? This is the most subjective and difficult part of any tasting.  There is no miracle recipe for being able to recognize the aromas of a wine. The best way to progress is to taste, taste and taste again to build up a knowledge of the aromas as you go through the tastings. However, there are three factors that can help you build this memory of aromas: knowledge of the grape variety constituting the wine, the country of production and above all the precious help of aroma vials ...