Typically, red wine is aged in oak barrels, while white wine ages in stainless steel tanks. The aging process has to do with the desired taste. Wine drinkers who like red wines tend to enjoy the rich or bold taste, while white wine drinkers are looking for something with acidity and frui...
There are different types of wines; different varieties of grapes, strains of yeast used, region, alcohol content etc. result in different varieties of wine. The alcohol content of wine usually ranges from 11 – 15% ABV (Alcohol by volume). Some table wines have the alcohol content of about...
Amidst all the different types of white wines available in the market, two that stand out are Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. These two are accessible, quite affordable, and have very distinct flavors, making it easier to compare them. This article will explore the differences between Pinot G...
This is partly due to the fact it’s made using the traditional method, with secondary fermentation in bottle (more on that below!). French Crémant: As mentioned above, French sparkling wines outside of the Champagne region are known as Crémant, and can be made in a variety of sweet,...
The only country where these two types of wines converge is the United States, where a certified organic wine must be made with minimal processing and no synthetic additions, including sulphites. However, there does exist a category for “wine made with organic grapes,” which allows ...
Q: Do all wines come from France and Italy? No, wine is produced worldwide, including in Australia, the United States, England, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina. Final Thoughts A winery and a vineyard are two different places, but they work so closely together th...
The study was based on different types of wine closures including natural cork, screw caps and synthetic cork and their effects on the taste of the wines. It also informs that several parameters ...
Unlike water or soda, mocktails, along with alcohol-free beers and wines, are specific types of non-alcoholic drinks that are considered a close substitute for the traditional alcoholic version. The Arnold Palmer is what many would consider the first popular “summer mocktail”. Named after the ...
Given the specificity of Rhenish wines to a particular region, these wines can offer a unique tasting experience that reflects the terroir of the Rhine valley. In contrast, the term wine encompasses a global industry with diverse practices, climates, and soil types contributing to a wide array ...
While they can be used interchangeably in bilingual contexts, vino usually indicates a cultural or regional specificity. 12 Do vino and wine taste different? The taste depends on the grape and production method, not the term used to describe it. 11 Are there wines that cannot be called vino?