The sense of smell in a wine tasting
25-07-2019Smell, the importance for a Wine Tasting
In the previous article we talked about the great importance of wine tasting, in which we focused on the sense of sight. In this article we will talk about the importance of another very important sense for a wine tasting like this: smell.
Smell, a sense that needs training:
As far as smell is concerned, we should mention that it interprets and deciphers the composition of the wine, that is, it tells us its harvest, the type of grape, the skins in its composition, the type of fermentation, the processes, among others.
In all honesty , know that this sense needs training. Only then will you be able to identify the various characteristics that are implicit in it.
Therefore, it will not be on your first wine tasting that you will be able to detect the above, as training is necessary and therefore the more wine tastings you do, the more refined this sense will become.
If it is something that gives you pleasure, you should not give it up because it is something that has already happened to people who usually have this type of habit.
What not to do with this meaning:
When we pick up a glass of wine , the first thing we usually do is shake the glass in small circular movements. Tasters do this so that the aromas contained in the wine are released.
But, be aware that this is not the correct way to enjoy wine.
What to do:
The most correct behavior should be the opposite. When you pick up the glass, you should immediately smell it and only then shake it. The difference is that there are aromas that are released more quickly in some wines compared to others.
The importance of this sense:
It is important that you do not disregard this action because, in the same way that words, conversations, songs, flavors, among others, are memorized, smells are also memorized.
The wines you smell should be analyzed strategically to identify them. Of course, the smells you like the most are those that will stay in your memory for the longest time.
If you have never been to a wine tasting in your life, but are curious, keep an eye out for the upcoming events at Convento do Espinheiro. It is definitely something not to be missed.