Wine — one of the most noble drinks. There are hundreds and thousands of grades. For this reason so difficult happens to pick up concrete drink to any given meal.
These simple rules
There are only several rules which need to be followed not to be mistaken. The most important says that light wines give to light food — a chicken and fish, and thorough food, for example, beef and a game, demands strong wines. If to simplify a little this rule, it is enough to remember that white wines are combined with fish, chicken and pork, and red — with a game and beef. By and large, it is the main information necessary to the beginner.
It is necessary to remember that the quality of the soil a baking plate a vineyard always affects aroma and taste of wine so the region of its production is crucial. For this reason the South African wines so differ from the French. It isn't necessary to go deep into details of cultivation of vineyards of Germany or France precisely to understand a difference between white wines of these countries, but an approximate idea of basic features should be got. If there is a choice between wines of the New and Old World, choose the European. Hundreds of years so it is possible to tell that their technologies are more perfect are already manufactured in Italy, France and Germany wines. Isn't necessary absolutely prejudiced is against wines from Africa or South America, just it is necessary to approach their choice more carefully.
High-quality wines and their age
Give preference to high-quality wines. High-quality wine is called on a grade of grapes from which it was produced. Having learned the most widespread grades, you will well represent what waits for you in the chosen bottle. One of the most widespread high-quality wines is Cabernet Sauvignon. It differs in rich, saturated taste which is perfectly combined with beef, a game and tomato sauces. Pino Nuar and Merlot is easier, than Cabernet Sauvignon, their taste less saturated and softer. Шардоннэ — light, slightly oily white wine which is ideally combined with fish or chicken dishes. Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for hot days, is perfectly combined with fish dishes. It should be noted that high-quality wines aren't always made of one grade of grapes. Sometimes on sale it is possible to meet noble blends, for example, by Cabernet Merlot. Be guided for a year of release. The age of wine is not always a quality factor. At all not all wines become better with age. The majority only worsen with increase in a period of storage. The concept "vintage wine" is connected with concrete year of production, but not age. The fact is that weather seriously affects quality of grapes and, respectively, wine. So some vintage wines are obliged by the unique taste to a combination of unique weather conditions. Therefore, choosing from two bottles in usual shop, you shouldn't prefer that which has more than years. Vintage wines are marked especially and cost quite much. Usually wine makers release the products not earlier, than in a couple of years after production that does such wines quite suitable for the use.