This wine is made from red or black grapes of such varieties as Cabernet, Merlot, etc. The red color is achieved due to the pigment, which is mainly found in the skin of berries. The main task of manufacturers is to get a tart drink of a special shade. How to get the color, we figured out, and the tannins are in the bones and peel, and when they crush the grapes, they get into the drink. Red wines are very popular all over the world.
How to cook
After the ripe grapes are harvested, it is washed and then crushed to get the juice. As a result, some kind of gruel is formed, which is called "pulp". Then they send yeast there and mix everything. Next, the mixture is poured into the prepared containers, while leaving a little space, since a separate layer forms at the top during fermentation. Because of this, the mass needs to be mixed several times over 4 days. If everything was done correctly, then in the end you get a must with grape aroma and the right color, as well as astringency. After the fermentation process, the pulp is squeezed and removed, and the resulting drink is bottled. The following is the aging process, which is about 3 months. So get red wines.
Data
In the world there are about 4.5 thousand different varieties of red wine. These varieties must be drunk at a certain air temperature - this is somewhere around 23 ° C.
To fully enjoy the aroma and taste, it is recommended to open the bottle an hour before you drink it. But if you chose fine wine, then pour it immediately, as soon as you open it. In such drinks very often there is a precipitate, to get rid of it, transfer it to another vessel.
There are several types of wine:
- The red ones are dry. These drinks contain very little sugar. Such wine is best served with meat, such as kebab. This drink improves appetite and helps to feel all the taste of the dish. As for the sweet options, they are served for dessert or in between meals.
- Table wines. This type of red grape drink is served for lunch. Table wine also goes well with meat such as lamb or game.
- Dessert. Only some grape varieties are suitable for this option , such as Cabernet, Saperavi.
An important rule: the best red wines are made from ripe berries that contain a lot of sugar.
Some interesting facts about wine
- Red alcoholic drinks from grapes should not be served with chocolate.
- Tannins, which are in red wine, have a positive effect on blood vessels.
- If you warm up the drink, you get the perfect cold remedy.
- Cahors - a very popular red wine - is used to prevent anemia.
- Another interesting fact: such a drink is a good antioxidant that prolongs life.
- Affects appetite, has a positive effect on metabolic processes.
- A good diuretic.
- A must drink for people who live in places with high levels of radiation.
Good red wine is produced in France and Georgia. Due to its taste and incredible aroma, this drink is popular in all corners of the world.