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What can you smell?

Once the initial effervescence has subsided, bring the glass to your nose. Inhale slowly, at length and then inhale again. Would you describe the aromas as floral or fruity? Do they remind you of vegetables, dried fruits or perhaps some indulgent delicacy?

On the noze

Floral:

  • wild rose
  • lime blossom
  • orange blossom
  • violet

Fruity:

  • citrus
  • apples, pears, quince etc.
  • peaches, apricots, nectarines etc.
  • exotic fruit (mango,
    banana, lychee, coconut etc.)
  • red fruit (berries, cherries,
    currants etc.)


Vegetal:

  • fresh almond
  • fresh cut grass
  • fern
  • underwood
  • truffle


Dried fruit:

  • hazelnut
  • raisin
  • dried fig


Epicurean:

  • fresh butter
  • brioche
  • toast
  • honey
  • candied fruit
  • vanilla
  • spices