Wine tasting in Spain
Wine tasting in Spain (often, in wine circles, simply tasting) is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine.
While the practice of wine tasting in Spain is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onwards.
Modern, professional wine tasters (such as sommeliers or buyers for retailers) use a constantly - evolving formal terminology which is used to describe the range of perceived flavors, aromas and general characteristics of a wine.
More informal, recreational wine tasting in Spain may use similar terminology, usually involving a much less analytical process for a more general, personal appreciation.
The results of the four recognized stages to wine tasting in Spain.
appearance
"in glass" the aroma of the wine
"in mouth " sensations
"finish" (aftertaste) are combined in order to establish the following properties of a wine:
complexity and character
potential
possible
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