The older the better? The myth of the wine age.
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Posted:Sep 23, 2020 9:49 pm
Last Updated:Sep 23, 2020 10:15 pm
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How does wine maturity happen?
The maturity of a wine is the moment when the drink reaches its peak, being at its best time for consumption. The question that confuses most people is at what age does wine reach its peak.
Each wine has its particularities that must be respected in order to extract its best flavor.
In order to make this point a little simpler, I have listed below some types of wines and their characteristics, remembering that there is no rule and that maturity depends on several aspects.
Young wines
Wines up to 4 years old are considered young wines and are usually cheaper. They gain nothing from the guard. On the contrary, they lose a lot of quality when stored for a long time.
Young and light white wines, as well as rosés, must be taken within three years to guarantee their freshness - but the ideal is to drink until the second year of life to ensure maximum use of the flavor.
Reds, on the other hand, may show some evolution during the first and second years and, in some types, can reach 4 years.
Ripe wines
Although most white wines should be taken when they are young, some improve over the years, and can be taken up to 8 years of age. Regarding the reds, everything depends on the variety of grapes and they passed through oak, where they get a differentiated structure. The more elaborate, the more we can increase the guard time with the certainty of its evolution.
Wines over 12 years of age are more fortified, elaborated, and even some special whites may appear on this list. At this level, prices are usually inaccessible to most people.
Certainly, they are great wines that require great care in their care. It is important to stress the importance of not buying old wine without a history of keeping, always preferring a specialized store you trust.
What is the difference between a young and an aged wine?
Tannin assists in the conservation and aging of wine, especially red wines. The amount of this substance will tell you whether the drink should be consumed immediately or whether it can wait for years.
Simple and young wines
The composition of simple and young wines does not require much time to mature. Red types can have an average life of five to eight years, while whites, two to three years. These drinks are marked by the strong presence of fruity aromas and, in their colors, ruby red and violet predominate in reds, and greenish or yellow tones in whites.
Fortified and ripe wines
Fortified and mature wines, on the other hand, are usually kept for years in oak barricades to soften their tannins and gain more body, as they are more acid and with a high concentration of alcohol and sugar. Quality reds are between 10 and 15 years old, and whites can reach 6 years.
On the other hand, guard wines, from special vintages, can exceed 50 years of maturity. Some aged wines can reach absurd prices, but they are produced especially for this purpose, according to specific vintages and selections.
What are the changes in wines during the aging period?
When red wines age, they tend to be softer and softer, compared to the roughness initially presented during bottling. The color changes from deep violet to a light brick red.
Normally, when aged, they have more sediment than when young. With regard to smell and palate, the change is latent, making them more complex.
White wines, on the other hand, when aged, acquire a darker hue, pulling to golden and amber tones. This is due to the slow oxidation process of its phenolic compounds. Some sediment may also appear, although in a much smaller amount than in reds.
On the nose and in the mouth, the acidity of youth gives way to the mildest and most evolved aroma, with delicate notes of honey, nuts, butter, vanilla, toasted or smoked, depending on the varieties
present in its composition.
What is the ideal conservation to prolong the age of the wine?
The form of storage varies according to the useful life of each type of drink. However, there are some rules that are basic for not changing the taste, aroma and consistency, regardless of the type of wine.
It is necessary to keep the drink in an environment with a constant temperature, cool and balanced, around 15 ° C. Prevent the bottles from coming into direct contact with excess light, as this causes heat and changes the drink's properties, interfering with its flavor and aroma.
Be very careful about humidity, as if it is above 65%, it can rot the labels. On the other hand, if it is less than that, it can influence the cracking of the corks and the entry of air into the bottles, which causes oxidation of the wine.
There are several precautions that must be taken to guarantee the quality of the drink, regardless of the age of the wine. There are younger and cheaper options that can surprise in quality, surpassing even the most expensive and aging bottles. Therefore, take into consideration the harvest, type of grape and storage.
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The doubt between serving a Red Wine or a White Wine?
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Posted:Sep 18, 2020 7:21 pm
Last Updated:Jun 21, 2021 7:25 pm
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Red or White Wine?
This is the question that seems to divide wine lovers into two teams. Some people think that the taste of reds is very strong, while many people ar e bothered by the more sweet content of whites. Fortunately, there are options for all tastes and these differences and up dissolving at the first sip of a good wine.
There are several factors that make these two versions so unique. All types of grapes, regardless of their color, can be used in the production of a wine without interfering in itscolor. In addition, the fruits used are sweeter, smaller and have tricker skins than the grapes we buy at supermarkets and fairs.
Generally, red wines are produced with Cabernet Sauvigno, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc and Barbera grapes , remenbering that a single drink can contain more than one type of grape in its composition.
White wines are produced with Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
But wine, an amazing and special process that simple.
Both reds, roses and whites can be made with red grapes,
What happens is that white wines are made without the white or Greenish tone of the drink, Meanwhilw red and rose wines are fermented with the grapes skins and seeds, and the longer in contact with these skins and seeds, the redder the drink will become. Tannins, in turn, are substances produced by plants.
They are responsible for the bitterness and the feeling of dryness in the mouth - the famous astringency on the palate.
That is, the darker a drink, the more tannins, the greater the feeling of dryness.
That is why white wines tend to be lighter, have a more fruity favor and a marked acidity content, while red wines are heavier and drier, ever in their milder versions.
Precisely due to the high concentration of tannins and the feeling of dryness in the mouth, the red labels harmonize perfectly with the fat of red meats.
Other good combinations with red wine are cod-one of the very few fish that harmonize with this drink - cheeses with a more pronouced flavor-such as gorgonzola and roquefort-souffles and classic pasta. Bet on spaghetti with pomodoro, fillet with wood sauce, ragout of lamb or cod risotto. If your cooking experience is a little less, just open your red wine and enjoy a classic margherita pizza or four cheeses.
These options have no errors and appeal to all types of audiences.
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How to pair wines with your favorite pizza?
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Posted:Sep 17, 2020 7:03 am
Last Updated:Sep 19, 2020 10:53 am
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Pizza is, without a doubt, one of the favorite dishes of many people from all over the world. It is an excellent choice for a meeting with friends, a relaxed lunch and is the perfect dish close a late Sunday.
It doesn't matter if you are going make your own pizza, visit a pizzeria or order from a delivery service. The best acompaniment for the dish is always a good glass of wine.
For a spicy and striking sausage like the tradicional pepperoni pizza, and acid wine is needed, with a slightly sweet flavor counter the salty of the meat. Therefore, wines produced with Riesling are the best option!
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The choice of the right wine, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc !
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Posted:Aug 17, 2020 5:35 pm
Last Updated:Oct 20, 2020 3:54 am
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Serving white wine can bring extra charm to your event. Especially if there are good drinkers among the guests. So, before choosing the best option, it is very important that you know the main characteristics of each one.
The most famous white wines in the world are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, which differ in some ways. Chardonnay, is produced from the white Chardonnay grape, originally from the region of Burgundy, France. The fruit adapts to any climate, presenting excellent production yield, and is also used in the cutting of Champagnes.
Chardonnay white wine is dry, more full-bodied and can present different personalities, depending on the taste of the producer. Flavors like cream, vanilla and butter are the most common. It is also one of the few types of white wine that accept oak aging well.
The Sauvignon Blanc grape, on the other hand, originated in the Bordeaux region, also in France. It has a very different flavor from Chardonnay, thanks to its more herbaceous aromas. It is one of the most planted grapes in the world, which has resulted in a wide variety of styles and flavors.
Sauvignon Blanc wine is lighter and very aromatic. Depending on its origin, you may notice a different aroma. The most common are fresh grass, lemon, gooseberry, sweet fruits and even pepper. An interesting aspect is that some Sauvignon Blanc are aged in oak, which gives them the same creaminess as Chardonnay.
Now that you know the main characteristics of each type, it's time to choose the best option for your particular event ...... A great tip, is that both harmonize very well with options from the sea (fish, shrimp, lobsters) / crayfish, octopus, mussels) accompanied by grilled vegetables, Moroccan couscous, etc. And remember, knowing the profile of your guests is essential for white wine to be very well appreciated by everyone.
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Stimulation of libido
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Posted:Aug 16, 2020 4:20 pm
Last Updated:Nov 27, 2021 11:36 pm
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Many women suffer from a lack of sexual desire at some stage in adulthood. What many of them do not know is that, in addition to being one of the most romantic drinks of all, wine also stimulates libido.
Studies have already been done in this regard and have shown that women who drink one to two glasses of wine a day feel more sexual desire due to the increase in hormones that the drink offers in the intake. In addition, wine gives the feeling of relaxation, which contributes to maintaining the health of female sexuality.
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The night will be good !!
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Posted:Aug 9, 2020 7:05 am
Last Updated:Sep 10, 2020 6:18 pm
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You invite the woman you are in love with go your house for the first time for dinner. But, you left work late, and the supermarket is already closed, you will not be able buy what you wanted and what you had planned. Need, be a little magical and creative, and invent a menu with what you have at home........I open the fridge and see a package of green mixes, I remember I have Shrimps.....make a salad " warm the Shrimps " (she will like it)..........I put the green mix on the plate , add some carrot shavings color the plate, Flambé the Shrimps on the vermouth, brown a little laminated almonds, and a light touch of sauce lemon (Sicilian)...........The house is already with perfect lighting for dinner, soft music in the background.............And of course it could not be missing, the pairing with a delicious white wine to match the a Chardonnay harmonizes very well, with several preparations of crustaceans. You can find light options, and even it is more full-bodied.........in general, they are very aromatic wines, and the non-aged options go well with the elaborate dish.
Now, Just enjoy the night..............
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The song perfect?
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Posted:Aug 2, 2020 7:11 pm
Last Updated:Nov 28, 2021 6:07 am
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Sexy and sensual music........Pretty Please......Dua Lipa, listening now .........the song makes want be with the woman i wish and love. I imagine a scene of strip tease and a lot romance......And you, what would you like do listening this Song?
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