Standing in a wine shop, wine shop or supermarket islands can be daunting for a beginner to navigate and come away with a tasty wine that is compatible with your personal tastes and preferences.
Today we will try to give you some very basic and simple red guidelines to help you choose a great wine.
Let's start with the basics. Red wine color is the result of the grape skin is directly involved in the production process. The color of each type of wine will be determined by the type of the grapes used and how long the grape skin is stuck in the juice prior to the extraction. As a result you see variations in color from light to dark purple, all a product of the grape and the method of treatment.
Red wine is usually served at room temperature (55-65 degrees Celsius). This is important because variations in temperature significantly affects the flavor of the wine. Too cold and the wine can be a bitter quality to develop, warm, and alcohol can overpower the flavor. Red wine glasses should be broad in the bowl and narrow at the top of the wine ability to breathe and better to drink wine to improve.
You hear red wine in the form of the body, that is to say rich - Super Tuscans and Bordeaux wine, medium bodied Merlot or Shiraz, and light-bodied Beaujolais.
There are an infinite number of red wine varieties available today, we will review some of the most popular forms to explore - from this foundation, beginners explore and branch out to the grape varieties and blends.
Cabernet Sauvignon - often referred to as the king of red wines, this grape blends wonderfully with Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah. This is a very popular full-bodied wine Pairs well with red meat, strong flavors, hearty pasta, and dark chocolate.
Merlot - is a bit softer and smoother Fruitier wine of medium body. Black cherry, plum and herbal notes are prominent in the Merlot, which pairs well with a wide variety of foods.
Malbec - first produced in France, there are now some excellent species originating from Argentina and Chile today. Malbec is probably my current favorite red wine. It is generally smooth, dark in color with peppery undertones, berry and plum flavors are also widespread.
Syrah - (or Shiraz) - what is a bold spicy wine with a medium to full body. This can be considered as a fat, and with pairs of wine red meat and intense flavor. Australia produces beautiful varieties of this wine.
Pinot Noir - is considered a mild to medium bodied wine in general, with a fruity aroma and can be described as refreshing. This wine pairs well with salmon, chicken or lamb.
Zinfandel - this wine is available in both white and red varieties. The red species is classified as a full-bodied wine with high tannin and alcohol content. The red variety is known for its rich color and spicy berry and peppery taste.
These are some of the more popular and easily identifiable forms of red wine. The best advice I can give you as a beginner, is to experiment and learn as much as possible. Taste the different varieties, the great world has to offer. Read labels and take note of the grapes in each vintage. Make a list of the wines you enjoy, and the characteristics that stand out for you if you taste the different wines. Your own palate will not lead you astray, and you can have a wonderful time to travel to enjoy the wines of the world has to offer.
