Nuts / Nutty -
Aromas and Flavors of Wine

General nuttiness is a flavor that has the basic underlying flavor found in peanuts, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and more. It's the flavor found in snickers bars and other nutty candies.

The Wines with a Nutty Flavor

While in some wines you can taste a distinct type of nut, say almonds or walnuts, the Burgundy Reds are famous for their general nutty flavor. You also taste nuts in many Ports.