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Feb 2, 2021

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Why Some Wines Smell Like Green Bell Peppers

Wine Aroma Series: Pyrazines

What are pyrazines?

Pyrazines are a nitrogen-containing compound. They are a type of varietal aroma, meaning they originate in the grape berries in the vineyard.

A green bell pepper dressed up as a queen to show that this aroma is the “Pyrazine Queen.” — Drawing by Anna Sprenger

The most distinctive pyrazine smell is green bell pepper. The compound responsible for this smell is IBMP, which is…

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Charlotte Adams

Wine science master’s student at ISVV, Bordeaux. Editor of Common Road Wine. I like cool-climate wines & outdoor hockey rinks. wordsbycharlotte.com

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