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What does a wine smell like? Although the simplest answer is “wine”, each glass hides a universe of aromas that awaken memories: fruits, flowers, spices, leather or even coffee. In this article we explore how these aromas -primary, secondary and tertiary- are formed and how each variety and elaboration transports us to different places and moments.

The color of wine is not only an aesthetic question, but a sensory clue that reveals its origin, its age, its variety and even its climate. From the pale shades of a young white to the taupe hues of an aged red, wine speaks through its tones.

Wine expresses itself in the plural: senses. From the nuances of its color to the complexity of its aromas and flavors, each glass triggers a different perception. This introduction proposes a journey through the essential phases of wine tasting, inviting you to dwell on the small details that transform the everyday into the extraordinary.

Orange wine, made like the old white wines with skin maceration, originated in Georgia. Vinified in clay amphorae, its technique was revived in Italy and spread throughout Europe. Its amber color and notes of candied fruit, spices and citrus make it a complex and unique expression.

China is not only acquiring wineries in Bordeaux and Burgundy but is also developing its own wine industry. With the second-largest vineyard area in the world, the country attempts to replicate French models, though its real challenge lies in establishing a unique identity. Regions like Ningxia, Yunnan, and Xinjiang are already producing high-quality wines, with examples such as Ao Yun, supported by LVMH.

South Africa is not only part of the New World of wine, but also a country with its own tradition and wines of great quality. Regions such as Stellenbosch, Paarl and Overberg have been able to adapt French varieties to their terroir, giving rise to exceptional reds and whites. Pinotage, the country’s emblematic grape, reinforces its oenological identity.

Wine is not only the result of grape fermentation, but a process that begins in the vineyard and is defined in the winery. Two principles are essential in winemaking: respect for the land and minimal intervention. More than a technical approach, this reflection focuses on what is really important when opening a bottle.