Red wine is the embodiment of perfection inall manifestations. Exquisite taste, rich color, special velvety taste and noble aroma - this drink conquered everyone with its unsurpassed qualities. How to choose red semisweet wine? What should I pay attention to in the first place? These and many questions can be answered right now.
Briefly about red wine
Nowadays you can see more oftenpublications that tell about the different properties of red wine. It is worth noting that most of them talk about the beneficial properties of this drink. Conducted studies eloquently prove that red wine in most cases has a beneficial effect on the human body.
This noble drink is produced practically ineach region of the world from red and black and blue grape varieties. It is worth noting that the color of the grapes does not affect the initial shade of the drink in any way. Red semi-sweet wines are made using a special technology: the wort is insisted along with the pulp, which is a crushed grapes, in the process of peeling and bones of berries a special substance is given that gives a noble shade to the drink. It is this technology that allows you to achieve the desired color, the gamut of which varies from slightly pink to a rich burgundy hue.
Classification of red wine
Wine is divided into different categories depending on the percentage of sugar in the following categories:
- Dry wines (sugar content - less than 4-6 g / l).
- Semi-dry wines (sugar content - from 4 to 20 g / l).
- Red semi-sweet wines (from 15 to 45 g / l).
- Sweet wines (sugar content is more than 45 g / l).
It is worth noting that in some regions the classification is somewhat different. For example, in France, dry wine with a sugar content of less than 4 g / l, and in Italy - less than 6 g / l is considered dry.
Distinguish this drink and the content of alcohol:fortified are called wines, the alcohol content in which varies from 18% to 23%. Red semi-sweet wine (as, indeed, all other wines) is divided by quality - experts distinguish ordinary and vintage wines. Nevertheless, this knowledge will not be enough to properly choose a fragrant noble drink, so it is worth asking the sommelier for help, which will tell you some secrets about choosing a wine.
How to choose the right wine?
First of all it is worth noting one feature- if you are not well versed in wine, and the coming occasion obliges you to buy a really high-quality and delicious drink, it is best to ask for help from an experienced specialist. In the specialty shops there are special people. Unfortunately, there are very few such places, so often the buyer is forced to buy wine at random. But even in this case it is necessary to understand that a good red semisweet wine can not cost 300 rubles.
An important reason is the reason for the acquisitionsuch an exquisite drink, or rather - its combination with snacks. So, for example, if the evening is to be held in a cheerful company, then preference should be given to red wine with bright fruit notes, and if there is a more serious reason ahead, then you need to choose a drink according to more complex criteria.
It is worth saying a few words about the costsuch a noble drink as red semisweet wine. Prices can vary from 400 rubles per bottle to absolutely sky-high figures. On average, a bottle of good wine costs about 700-800 rubles.
The choice of wine - the main criteria
In order to choose the right wine, you need to follow the following rules.
- Buy only dry or sweet wines.The fact is that table red semisweet wine is popular only in the territory of Russia and neighboring countries, and for its preparation very often low-quality raw materials are used. Moreover, semisweet wines contain somewhat more preservatives than dry or sweet drinks.
- Manufacturer. As a rule, the best distilleries tend to make their products recognizable. That's why they do not need to hide their name in small print.
- Grape sort. Good wines are made by blending several varieties of this crop. The manufacturer must specify the name of the raw materials and the percentage of its content in the bottle.
- Packing and cork.Wine red semisweet wine is better to buy in glass bottles or barrels. Drink, packaged on cardboard boxes suitable for cooking any dishes. Eloquent conclusion: if the manufacturer reduces the price at the expense of packaging, then this is a sure sign of low-quality wine.
- And the last is the cost of the bottle. In this case, you can safely be guided by one simple rule: the more expensive, the better.
The best producers of red wines
Choosing a quality wine for a special reason, notit is worth forgetting about one more important factor - this is the manufacturer. As a rule, the fault of the Old World (in fact - the whole of Europe) is characterized by unsurpassed quality and high price. This is due to the fact that the traditions and technologies of the preparation of this drink originate from the distant past. That is why European wines are famous all over the world.
Georgian wines deserve special attention.Moreover, they are characterized by a special culture of use. "Kindzmarauli" - semisweet red wine, which is made according to special recipes, carefully preserving all traditions and emphasizing the true taste of the vineyards.
Red wine
A bottle of good red semisweet wine isalready an excellent occasion to get together. This drink is always in a trend, it is enjoyed with pleasure by both men and women. Noble shade and exquisite taste, delicate aroma and fullness of aftertaste - quality wine is very easy to distinguish from forgery. Guided by simple rules, you can become a true connoisseur of a noble drink. A well-chosen wine will definitely emphasize the taste of various snacks or main course.
