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This is simply assessing how strong or ‘loud’ the nose of the wine is, and can give an indication of quality. A nose light in intensity may be expected from a simple, inexpensive wine; a more pronounced nose is generally indicative of higher quality. However, high‐quality reds, in particular, can be very closed in youth. Conversely, there are some grape varieties that nearly always give a very intense nose even in a wine of modest quality, especially aromatic whites. These include members of the Muscat family, Gewürztraminer, and Argentina's three Torrontés varieties. The wine should be aerated by swirling around the glass to reveal the full intensity of the nose.