Designation for characteristic and unmistakable properties of wines that are determined by soil type, grape varieties, climatic conditions and ageing method. This refers to the colour, aroma and taste of wines. Wine typicity can be complex and only becomes clear in the context of the description. Examples include "typically tangy and fruity Beaujoalis Nouveau", "typically salty sherry Manzanilla", "Trockenbeerenauslese with a typical botrytis tone", "dry Riesling with a typical petrol tone", "typically bitter Amarone" or "yellow-coloured Vin Jaune with a nutty aroma typical of oxidative ageing ". There are the following typicities:
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