Semi-dry red wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks. It contains a lot of various minerals and vitamins, therefore, if used properly, it has a beneficial effect on human health and well-being. This wine goes well with different dishes, allowing you to more fully reveal their taste.
Features
Good red semi-dry wine is a natural alcoholic drink based on grapes. It is characterized by the presence of alcohol from 9 to 13% and a sugar content of 5-25 g / dm³.
The drink is usually divided into two subspecies. The first is called natural semi-dry wine. This option is obtained with incomplete fermentation of grape must or pulp. The second type is a table red semi-dry wine. This drink is obtained by adding grape must or its concentrate.
The drink has an attractive color - from light red to maroon. In addition, it perfectly retains a unique varietal aroma and reveals additional fruit and floral tones. This is a unique feature that has red semi-dry wine. Customer reviews also indicate that the drink has a very harmonious and fresh taste without oxidation, but with light astringency.
Preparation method
This drink is made in the same way as semi-sweet red wine. To do this, the fermentation process stops when the mixture reaches a certain concentration of sugar. Most often it is semi-dry red wine that is the basis from which a semi-sweet drink is made.
Since all table wines are rather unstable products, the basis of their manufacturing process is the need to ensure biological stabilization. By this we mean a set of processing procedures aimed at eliminating the turbidity that appears in connection with the presence of microorganisms in wine. There are currently three stabilization methods.
- Biological nitrogen reduction anticipates the removal of various nutrients from the grape juice that are necessary for the vital functions of bacteria. This option allows you to get quality wines, but does not guarantee the complete absence of microorganisms.
- Physical stabilization foresees heat treatment, filtering of wine, as well as its processing by ultrasound. These processes allow you to destroy microorganisms and stop the fermentation process.
- Chemical stabilization is associated with the use of a variety of preservatives that are approved for use in the food industry, including sorbic and sulfuric acid.
Each option has its positive and negative sides, so there is no perfect way. The taste and appearance of the wine depends on the type of fermentation stop.
Benefit
In addition to its unique gastronomic characteristics, semi-dry red wine also has a positive effect on the human body. This is due to the fact that the composition of the drink includes antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. That is why the semi-dry version is not inferior to the dry one in its qualities.
According to scientists, 150-300 grams of the drink have a positive effect on the cerebral cortex, and also have a good effect on the cardiovascular system. In addition, this product also acts as an aphrodisiac. Wine acquires a similar effect due to the presence of rhodium and lithium.
In addition to this, the drink has other advantages:
- It prevents the development of atherosclerosis and lowers cholesterol.
- It also removes toxins from the body due to the presence of tannins.
- Wine is useful for anemia, as it contains iron and B vitamins.
- Restores vitality.
- Helps slow down cell aging.
- Maintains normal stomach acidity.
- Increases endocrine gland secretion.
- Improves sleep.
- Prevents the formation of tartar and caries.
In this case, however, it must be remembered that a positive effect is present only with moderate consumption of wine. If there are problems with the kidneys, nervous system, as well as the digestive system, it is better to refuse wine. It should also be remembered that wine should not be consumed by children and adolescents, since it can disrupt their normal development, as well as pregnant and lactating women.
Energy value
The drink has the following energy value per 100 grams of product:
- proteins - 0.3 g;
- fats - 0 g;
- carbohydrates - 2.5 g.
In accordance with this, the energy percentage is as follows: proteins / fats / carbohydrates - 2/0/13. Safety for the waist is another advantage that semi-dry red wine has. Calorie content of the product is only 78 kcal.
Popular wines
As for wines, the most popular semi-dry options in our country are:
- "Cabernet Sauvignon".
- Merlot.
- Chianti.
- "Bear blood."
- "Monastery hut" and others.
Foreign options are also in demand, but their price is slightly higher.
What to drink with?
Semi-dry wine is not preferred by everyone. This is due to astringency and sourness. Properly selected food, however, is able to show the unique taste and aroma that red semi-dry wine has. With what to drink such a product? The choice should be made in the direction of the following:
- Meat. It is better to give preference to an easier option. The best solution would be a rabbit, chicken, duck and partridge.
- Fish and seafood. This is just the perfect solution for this option. Red wine can interrupt the taste of seafood, but fatty fish, shrimp and mussels with a variety of spicy sauces go well with a semi-dry red drink.
- Cheeses Wine and blue cheese go well together. For gourmets and connoisseurs this is a real pleasure. At the same time, light cream cheese should be discarded.
- Fruit. Low sugar wines go well with fruit. It should be remembered that preference should be given to meaty options, for example, mango or pear. Serving skewers with different fruits and sweet cheese to wine is a great idea.
- Dessert. Semi-dry wine goes well with puff sweet pastries, as well as biscuits, which can serve fruit and ice cream.
A special mix can be prepared for guests, combining cheese, pieces of meat and fruit. Such food removes excess acid in the wine and makes the taste harmonious and rich.