Wine Basics

Explore the Wine basics so that you can began your Wine journey with a kick. Understanding the basics of wine like its making, grapes, and types definitely add a new dimensions to the wine experience. Here is a list of the basic requirements for wine that shall give you a brief idea about wines.

Wine-making Basics :
Wine is made from grapes. First the grapes are harvested, crushed, then yeasts are added to the juice for fermentation either in Oak wood or stainless steel barrels. Some wines are kept for years to age while others are taken for immediate consumption.
Introduction to Grapes :
The two basic types of grapes are the white grapes and black grapes. White grapes are actually green, yellow-green, gold or light-orange in color. Black grapes are grapes with a red or blue tint, and range from light ruby to a deep indigo. These two types are basically used to make different varieties of wines.
Types of Wine :
Wines can be grouped into the six primary categories: white wines, red wines, rosé wines, sparkling wines, dessert wines and fortified wines. White wines are mostly made from white grapes. Popular white wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Red wines are made from black grapes and have a red or blue tint. Popular red wines include Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Rosé wines are pink in color, and can be referred to as rosé, pink or blush wines. White Merlot and White Zinfandel are the popular examples of Rose wines. Sparkling wines, are made from nearly any variety of grape, are wines that contain carbon dioxide bubbles. Popular sparkling wines include Cava, Champagne, Crémant d’Alsace, Moscato d’Asti and Prosecco. Dessert wines are wines which have a high sugar content. Popular dessert wines include ice wines, late harvest Rieslings, Madeira, Port, Sherry and Sauternes.

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