Wine is not just a drink, but also part of the rich tradition of many countries. It is obtained from grapes, and the variety of this berry from which the wine was produced largely determines what its taste, bouquet and quality will be. The best varieties come from countries such as France, Spain, Italy. Bulgarian, Moldavian, Georgian wines are popular on the Russian and East European market.
Greek wines are gradually gaining more and more recognition in European markets, which also include drinks from Africa, Latin America or New Zealand.
If we are talking about color, we can divide this type of alcohol into red, white and rosé wines. Reds are made from black grapes. White varieties are a combination of black and white grapes, and pink is made from a mixture of varieties.
Unripe white wine in a barrel is currently the most popular.
It is produced mainly in Northern Europe in the Rhine region. White wines that mature in barrels are valued most highly worldwide after
Burgundy wines. They are obtained by fermentation. They ripen in French oak barrels. Among the red wines should be noted both young and long-aging, which are gaining their strength both in barrels and in bottles.
As for the sugar content, the following structure can be distinguished: dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet and very sweet, as well as liquors. Taking into account the peculiarities of wine, sparkling wines, carbonated, herbal (aperitifs) and medicinal ones should be mentioned. It is necessary to list the most popular wines: Riesling, Chardonnay, Gevurtstraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat (white wine), Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah (red). It is traditionally believed that German winemaking products are particularly soft and loved by women. While Spanish wines are intended for connoisseurs, which is associated with special astringency and aging. The main problem for the buyer in this case is the choice in accordance with his tastes. After all, a brief translation of the labels and a poor knowledge of the specifics of Spanish wines will say little to the connoisseur. Nevertheless, you should trust a good seller, because in Europe Spain takes the place of honor as a leader in the wine industry.
Chilean wines are also gaining increasing popularity, without which it is already impossible to imagine the wine list of a self-respecting restaurant. In this country, the production of alcohol is extremely personalized. This means that both traditional wine varieties (cabernet, chardonnay), and cultivated only in this region (carmenere, viognier), always have on the label not only grape varieties, but a specific valley.
Going to the liquor store, we can see a huge wealth of types of wines. At the same time, it is important not only what varieties are represented, but also the country of origin, as well as the grape variety. You can note the trend of moving away from strict rules, namely from a clear definition of which drinks are suitable for specific dishes. Perhaps the reason is that this alcohol is no longer consumed only on special occasions. Today, more and more people constantly drink wine on ordinary weekdays, and this is not connected with any specific reason for celebration.
Nevertheless, there are rules that in general outline suggest how best to choose certain varieties for a meal. Dry and pink wines are usually served with fish and seafood, poultry and meat. Dry red is best served with red meat, game, spicy cheese and mushroom dishes. Sweet varieties go well with desserts. Semi-sweet and semi-dry wines significantly improve the taste of Asian dishes. If it is difficult for you to decide on your own, try visiting a specialty store. Professionally trained staff will give you tips so that you can easily find those varieties of wines that will meet your needs.