In the world of organoleptic descriptors of wine, fruits are the most important. These are the aromas that generally appear first and that also give us clues about the grape variety we are drinking.
But that is not all. Fruit aromas, according to their intensity or freshness, can also tell us about the vinification and the age of the wine. Without a doubt, this is the characteristic that gives us the most enjoyment when drinking them. Here we tell you which they are and what varieties they are found in.
Red fruits
It is to refer to those red berries such as raspberries, cranberries and currants. Also, for strawberries, red cherries and red plums. They appear all the time in red wines, especially in varieties such as Marques de Casa Concha Pinot Noir, which stands out for its cherry and raspberry aromas.
Black fruits
Think about the black version of berries, that is, blueberries, black currants, blackberries, and also dark-skinned cherries and plums. These aromas appear in more intense red wines, like their colour. Marques de Casa Concha Malbec, Marques de Casa Concha Syrah, Marques de Casa Concha Carmenère and Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon are two wines that are characterized by their presence among their aromas and flavours.
Dried fruits
When we talk about dried fruits we are referring to those fruits that can be found in the pantry a little dehydrated. Figs, plums, dates and raisins are some of them, and they generally appear in red wines that are already quite mature in the bottle or in fortified wines such as Port.
Citrus fruits
Citrus refers to fruits such as lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit and also their peels. As their name says, these are fruits with a lot of acidity, which is why they usually appear in the aromas of quite fresh white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay and also sparkling wines.
Tropical fruits
This term is used to refer to all those tropical fruits, such as passion fruit, pineapple, mango, banana, melon and also lychee. These generally appear in white grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc or Gewurztraminer, but also in red grape varieties and even in rosés such as Marques de Casa Concha Rose Cinsault. Sometimes, when red wines undergo carbonic fermentation, this favors the appearance of banana aroma.
Stone fruit
When mentioning fruits with stones, it is to indicate that a wine has aromas of fruits such as peaches, apricots or loquats. They are generally associated with white wine varieties where the fruit shows maturity. It can be found in white wines such as Viognier and Riesling.
Green fruit
Finally, this descriptor groups fruits such as grapes themselves, pears, apples, quince and gooseberry. In Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay, for example, it is possible to find pear aromas.
