Wine Sensory Analysis 3
Seminar Format
What It's About
For everyone involved with wine, the word TERROIR has an almost magical meaning. However, depending on whom you speak to, it can mean quite different things. One thing is certain, though: soil and climate are always part of it and form the basis of terroir. Alongside the grape variety chosen by the winemaker, they have the strongest influence on the wine. What does terroir taste like?
Objectives
Seminar participants will learn how soil and climate affect a wine from a sensory perspective and how to distinguish between them. In practical tastings, these differences will become apparent, and the underlying reasons will be explained in a clear and comprehensible way.
Content
- How does climate influence the sensory perception of wine, especially in terms of acidity, alcohol, tannins and body?
- How do you distinguish wines from warm climates compared to cool climates?
- How do you distinguish Old World wines from New World wines in terms of taste?
- What influence does the soil have on the taste of wine?
- How do granite and loess, limestone and slate, red sandstone and Keuper differ in sensory perception? The most important soil types and their influence on taste will be discussed.
- What role do altitude, topography, exposure and proximity to bodies of water play in the style of wines?
Target audience
Seminar participants will learn how soil and climate affect a wine from a sensory perspective and how to distinguish between them. In practical tastings, these differences will become apparent, and the underlying reasons will be explained in a clear and comprehensible way.