You might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of wine options available to you if you are new to the world of wine. How do you choose from the thousands of wine options available? How do you pick the right wine for your first taste?
This post will give you an overview of different types of wine.
Let's start with the basics.
Wine is simply wine made from the grape's fermented juice. A wine grape is very different from a grocery-store-variety grape. It's small, sweet, and thick-skinned.
White grapes are green-colored, while black grapes are red-coloured. There are hundreds of varieties that can be used to create thousands of varietals or blended wines.
There are many factors that influence the character of a wine, including the wine region, sweetness, acidity, and body, as well as flavors. But we won't go into all the details. Let's just look at six types of wine.
1. Red Wines
Red wines are made with black grapes fermented using grape skins, seeds, and stems. After you have a taste, red wine will leave a bitter, dry taste in the mouth.So these are the best red wine for the beginners,You can try it
Starter Selections: Merlot, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, Chianti and Beaujolais
Food pairings: Red wine and hearty red meat dishes like steaks, burgers, and pasta can be paired with red wine.
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2. White wines
Both white and black grapes can be used to make white wines. Red wines are fermented using grape skins. White wines, however, are not. Instead, the skins of white wines are separated and only clear grape juice is used. White wine is low in tannins. Its acidic nature is what gives it its crisp, fresh, and tart flavors.
Starter Picks: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling
Food pairings: White wine pairs best with lighter foods like chicken, fish, and other seafood.
3. Rose Wines
Rose wine is known for its blush or pink color. This beautiful color is made when the juice from black grapes ferments with the skins for a short time. It can take anywhere from a few hours to several days before the juice turns pink. It is low in tannins like white wine, but some roses can be dry. Rose is a crowd-pleaser, especially at summer parties. It's a great starter wine because it has a light sweet flavor.
Food Pairings - Rose is great with light meals and snacks like chicken, fish, and chips, as well as cheese.
4. Sparkling Wines
Sparkling wines can be described as carbonated wines. This is why they are called "bubbly". Sparkling wines are made of both black and white grapes. Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring byproduct of fermentation. Champagne is the most popular sparkling wine. It is used often in New Year's celebrations and weddings.
Starter Picks: Champagne, Prosecco
Food Pairings Light food, such as soft cheeses and seafood (including smoked salmon and shrimp), salad, and fresh fruit.
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5. Dessert Wines
Dessert wines, as the name implies, are sweet wines that are sipped after a meal.
Starter Picks: Icewine, Moscato
Food Pairings Soft cheeses, cake and vanilla pudding, biscotti, chocolate, and creme brûlée.
6. Fortified Wines
Fortified wines are wines that have brandy or other spirits added during fermentation. These wines can be paired with desserts because they are sweetened with alcohol.
Starter Picks: Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala
Now that you are familiar with the basic types of wine, Lichine suggests you grab a corkscrew and start exploring the world of wine. You can also get a bottle of Corkbeard's Rose and Cabernet Sauvignon as starter wines without the high price tag.
