Oaky

Beginner Tasting & Sensory

定義

Flavors imparted by oak barrel aging, such as vanilla, toast, and spice.

詳しく

Oak contributes vanillin (vanilla), eugenol (clove), furfural (caramel/toast), and lactones (coconut, especially from American oak). New barrels impart more oak flavor; older barrels primarily provide gentle oxygenation. Over-oaking masks varietal character and terroir. The trend in fine winemaking has shifted toward less obvious oak influence.

詳細

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Tasting & Sensory
難易度
Beginner
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