A term (also etheric, sometimes also "highly tinted") for the pleasant odour of a wine in the context of a wine talk or wine evaluation, which is derived from the essential oils. These volatile, plant-based substances have a strong odour characteristic of the plant of origin. Essential oils largely consist of mixtures of various terpenes or aromatic compounds. They are contained in many of the flavourings found in wine. As this odour can vary greatly, the term is only meaningful in context (plant, fruit). Related terms are floral and fragrant, as well as perfumed in extreme cases.
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