Flowery

/FLOW-er-ee/

Pronounced floral aromatics, sometimes excessively so.

Full Definition

Flowery describes wines with pronounced flower aromas, similar to but often more intense than 'floral.' Can suggest excessive perfume if overdone. Found in aromatic varieties like Muscat, Gewurztraminer, and Torrontes. Context determines if flowery is positive (expressive) or negative (cloying).

Related Terms

floral perfumed aromatic

See Also

muscat gewurztraminer

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