Floral

/FLOR-ul/

Aromas reminiscent of flowers.

Full Definition

Floral describes wine aromas suggesting flowers such as rose, violet, jasmine, orange blossom, honeysuckle, or elderflower. Common in aromatic whites (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat) and certain reds (Nebbiolo for rose/violet, Gamay). Derived from grape terpenes and fermentation compounds. Generally positive and attractive.

Related Terms

rose violet jasmine

See Also

aromatic perfumed

Flor Back to Glossary Flowery

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Fermentation

The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeast.

Field Blend

Multiple grape varieties planted and harvested together.

Filtration

Removing particles from wine by passing through a filter.

Finish

The taste and sensations that linger after swallowing.

Fining

Clarifying wine by adding substances that bind with particles.

First Growth

The top-ranked estates in Bordeaux's 1855 Classification.