24 Aromas - Red/White Wine Duo Kit

The Le Nez du Vin 24 Aromas Duo Kit unites the signature scents of the Red Wine and White Wine Kits into a single, accessible resource. It is designed for intermediate learners who want to refine their olfactory skills without stepping directly into the full 54 Aromas Master Kit. Each vial contains a pure reference molecule that mirrors the compounds naturally found in red and white wines. The included instructional manual and dual aroma guides explain each note in depth, including its molecular source, sensory character, and the grape varieties and wines in which it appears. By learning these twenty-four foundational aromas, users gain a structured understanding of how grape chemistry and winemaking techniques express themselves in scent.

Each aroma is carefully formulated to replicate the compounds that occur during fermentation, maturation, or aging. For example, isoamyl acetate conveys fruity banana and pear tones, while volatile phenols produce roasted or smoky nuances found in matured red wines. The manual links these molecules to winemaking processes, helping users see how fermentation temperature, barrel aging, and grape ripeness influence aroma profiles. This scientific grounding turns abstract sensory experience into tangible learning, giving wine professionals and students the confidence to describe what they smell with accuracy and authority.

This wine aroma kit follows Le Nez du Vin’s proven instructional approach: isolate, identify, and integrate. Learners begin by smelling each aroma individually to anchor recognition in memory. They then group aromas by family, such as fruity, floral, vegetal, or roasted, and practice matching them to real wines during tasting exercises. The accompanying manuals outline guided learning sessions, explain the chemistry of each compound, and provide examples of grape varieties and regions where each aroma is commonly encountered. This process builds a precise sensory vocabulary that applies directly to professional tasting and everyday enjoyment.

Unlike single-theme kits, the Duo Kit trains both hemispheres of the wine palate. Learners experience the bright citrus and floral notes typical of white wines alongside the deeper fruit and spice characteristics of reds. This contrast sharpens perception and improves cross-style recognition. Educators use it to teach comparative tasting, while sommeliers employ it to refine their ability to move seamlessly between red and white flights. The structure ensures that sensory skill grows in both range and accuracy.

The Le Nez du Vin Duo Kit is designed for enthusiasts, educators, and professionals seeking balanced wine training. It serves as the perfect midpoint between beginner and advanced levels, combining accessibility with scientific depth. Wine students preparing for WSET or sommelier exams use it to strengthen aroma identification, while collectors and home tasters appreciate its practicality and precision. For professionals who teach or guide tastings, it offers a standardized reference to align sensory language across teams. Learners ready for more advanced study often transition to the Le Nez du Vin 54 Master Kit to expand beyond the Duo’s focused selection.

This kit fits seamlessly into structured wine education programs. Enology and hospitality schools incorporate it into sensory training labs, while wineries use it for staff calibration and blending preparation. Because it covers both red and white profiles, it offers greater versatility for teaching comparative tasting, wine service, and sensory diagnostics. The dual focus ensures a comprehensive understanding of aroma interactions, making it ideal for instructors and advanced enthusiasts alike.

Training with the Duo Kit enhances practical tasting and communication skills across all wine contexts. Users gain the ability to describe wines in precise, sensory language, moving beyond general terms like “fruity” or “spicy.” Instead, they can distinguish between raspberry, truffle, or blackcurrant notes in red wines, and lemon, pear, or toasted aromas in white wines. This refinement improves confidence during tastings, product presentations, and educational events. In winemaking, it aids in identifying aromatic balance, while in hospitality it sharpens service and recommendation accuracy.

With consistent use, learners progress from passive recognition to active sensory fluency. They anticipate how certain aroma families will manifest in specific varietals or regions. This ability to connect scent, grape, and origin strengthens decision-making in wine selection, blending, and evaluation. The Duo Kit transforms sensory practice into a fluent skill set that can be applied across professional and personal wine experiences.

The Le Nez du Vin 24 Aromas Kit offers the perfect intersection of range, detail, and practicality. It covers the 24 most important aromas shared between red and white wines, allowing comprehensive yet focused study. It’s ideal for learners who want an in-depth tool without the full 54-vial investment, providing a balanced training system that supports both tasting accuracy and descriptive confidence. The inclusion of two aroma guides and a detailed instructional manual ensures complete educational support. Those interested in mastering individual wine types can complement the Duo Kit with the Le Nez du Vin 12 Red Wine Kit or the 12 White Wine Kit for deeper specialization.

The Duo Kit’s design bridges foundational aroma training and the full Master Kit experience. Its scientific consistency and educational layout make it an indispensable step for anyone serious about sensory mastery. Every component, from the vial formulation to the manual structure, has been refined for accuracy, durability, and pedagogical clarity. It delivers the professional reliability expected from Le Nez du Vin while remaining accessible for self-directed study.

Used by professional institutions and educators around the world, Le Nez du Vin kits are the cornerstone of sensory training in the wine industry. The 24 Aromas Duo Kit continues this legacy, combining the rigor of scientific accuracy with the art of sensory exploration. Each vial is chemically verified to replicate real aroma compounds found in red and white wines, ensuring authenticity and repeatable results. Educators, sommeliers, and enologists trust it to teach aroma recognition with precision and consistency.

• 24 Aroma Vials
• 1 Instructional Manual
• 2 Aroma Guides
• Presented In a Large Cloth-Bound Book

01 - Lemon
02 - Grapefruit
03 - Pineapple
04 - Lychee
05 - Muscat
06 - Pear
07 - Strawberry
08 - Raspberry
09 - Blackcurrant
10 - Blackberry
11 - Cherry
12 - Hawthorn
13 - Honey
14 - Violet
15 - Green Pepper
16 - Truffle
17 - Liquorice
18 - Blackcurrant Bud
19 - Vanilla
20 - Pepper
21 - Butter
22 - Toast
23 - Roasted Hazelnut
24 - Smoked

The Le Nez du Vin 24 Aromas Red/White Wine Duo Kit transforms sensory curiosity into structured expertise. It allows users to experience and understand the aromatic spectrum that defines both red and white wines, bridging the gap between beginner exploration and advanced mastery. As part of the Le Nez du Vin collection, it continues a 40-year tradition of precision, education, and passion for wine.