Flora Notes In Wine: How They Reveal Their Grape Variety

Описание: TERPENES: THE SECRET BEHIND FLORAL NOTES
Today we're cracking the code on terpenes—the aromatic compounds that make Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Muscat smell like a garden in a glass.

WHAT ARE TERPENES?
Terpenes are organic molecules found in grape skins that create floral, fruity, and spicy aromatics. They're the same compounds you'll find in lavender, roses, and lychee. When you smell those intoxicating floral notes in wine, you're smelling terpenes at work.

GEWÜRZTRAMINER: THE FLORAL POWERHOUSE
Gewürztraminer is packed with terpenes. You'll pick up rose petals, lychee, jasmine, and that signature spicy note (gewürz = spice in German). The higher the alcohol and ripeness, the more intense those terpenes become. Alsace Gewürztraminer? Absolutely aromatic.

OTHER FLORAL VARIETIES
Riesling — Floral, fruity terpenes; stone fruit and white flower notes; more delicate than Gewürztraminer.
Muscat — Intensely aromatic; grape, rose, and honeyed terpenes; found across the globe from Alsace to Australia.
Viognier — Apricot and white flower terpenes; full-bodied and aromatic.

Why This Matters for Your Exam
Identifying terpenes in your blind tasting tells you the grape variety and ripeness level. Floral aromatics = aromatic white varieties. Master this, and you've got a huge advantage on exam day.

Ready to Decode Every Aroma?
Our Certified Sommelier programs teaches you the structure-first method to identify terpenes, pyrazines, thiols, and every other aromatic compound with confidence. Book a free discovery call with me—let's talk about your exam goals.
Email me at: [email protected]
www.howtodrinkwine.com
‪@howtodrinkwine‬
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#somm #sommelierlife #sommexam #wineexam #winelover #wineclass #wineeducation #cms #certifiedcourse #floral #winenot


DISCLAIMER: Ashley Broshious is not affiliated with the Court of Master Sommeliers. This content is educational and not an official CMS resource.