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Primary and secondary aromas

Definition:

Young wines are said to show primary aromas, while mature wines display secondary aromas. As a rule, primary aromas tend to be simple, fruity ones (with or without oak influence), while secondary aromas can range from dried fruit to leather, beef stock and petrol.

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