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Riesling - Aromas from fermentation

Arctic-Fresh-Candy

Arctic-Fresh-Candy
Arctic-Fresh-Candy

It may perhaps sound unusual, but shortly after fermentation some Rieslings include a noticeably fresh, cool, almost eucalyptus-like "Arctic-fresh-candy" aroma.

Fruity esters, the acetates responsible for this characteristic smell, are formed from alcohol and acids (acetic acid) during fermentation. This special aroma is typical of cool-fermentation and simple wines.

Text: From the book "Riesling". By courtesy of HALLWAG-Verlag.
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