Let's Talk aroma, texture and taste!
These are the key points that will help you appreciate the subject more as you continue your love affair with as you journey through the fields of grapes & vino.
Before you pop that cork, there are a few essentials you should know. (And if you consider yourself a bit of a connoisseur already, it never hurts to brush p on the basics.)
So Let's Talk Wine -
Along with having the right tools and suitable serving temperature, each variety of wine needs a particular style of glass. Sure, you can drink wine out of any container (we certainly won't judge if you want to drink it straight out of the bottle), but the type of glass you choose can make a significant impact on your wine drinking experience.
When it comes to choosing a wine glass, the most important feature is the surface diameter of the top of the glass. It should be large enough for you to breathe in a wines aromas and swirl your fill without making a mess.
Swirling plays an important role in drinking wine as it allows the wine to oxygenate, bringing out complex aromatics. It is no surprise that wine tastes better when its been aired for a few minutes. To swirl efficiently, you need enough space in you glass.
Never fill your glass to the brim --- wine glasses are designed to hold between 1/3 to 1/2 of a fill. Some glassware is designed in such a way that the correct fill level corresponds with the widest circumference point of the glass.
Red Wine Glasses --- general preference is bold and robust blends often prefer a tall glass (bowl) that allows oxygen to access the wine's bitter taste. The shape of the glass pushes the wine to the wine's tannins, and thereby reduce the wine's bitter taste. The shape of the glass pushes the wine to the back of your mouth, allowing you to take full advantage of the flavors. With Bordeaux, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon there are a lot of tannins that need to breathe ---- a tall bowl that narrows slightly at the brim allows plenty of room for the aeration process.
White Wine Glasses ----- U - Shaped bowl, which serves to keep the wine cooler for a longer period. Compared to red wines, these wines need less oxygen to release their aromatics.
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