Aroma, fragrance. This expression applies to younger wines. A mature wine has a bouquet, more complex than an aroma. May also mean flavour.
The fairy ring mushroom with white flesh and a pleasing taste. These dry well and have good flavour but must be cooked first.
Offal (US: organ meat), such as kidneys, liver, heart, feet of animals, and giblets of poultry, as in gizzards etc.
A disc or square slab of soft cheese made with goat or sheep’s milk cheese or a mixture. It has a white paste and a natural rind. It is made on farms in the Niolo Plateau of Corsica. These cheeses are at their best from early spring to late autumn (US: fall) and contain 45% fat. Thet may be found in the following dimensions: 14 cm (5½") diameter x 5 cm (2") deep, weighing 500-600 g (1 lb 2 oz- 1 lb 9 oz). Affinage is around 3-4 months. They mainly have a strong smell and flavour but mild, fresh versions are also available.
Niolo. A disc or square slab of soft cheese made with raw goat or sheep’s milk cheese or a mixture. It has a white paste and a natural washed rind. It is made on farms in the Niolo Plateau of Corsica. These cheeses are at their best from early spring to late autumn (US: fall) and contain 45% (50%) fat. They may be found in the following dimensions: 14 cm (5½") diameter x 5 cm (2") deep, weighing 500-600 g (1 lb 2 oz- 1 lb 9 oz). Affinage is around 3 months and is at its best from April to September. They mainly have a strong smell and strong salty flavour but mild, fresh versions are also available. It goes well with Corsican wines.
