White wine is a gourmet drink

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

In the CIS countries, red wines are more popular, while in Europe, preference is given to white. This state of affairs has developed due to the fact that even in the Soviet Union more dark varieties of grapes were grown both on an industrial scale and in personal household plots. We have a misconception that white wine is less he althy than red wine.

The process of winemaking, the main phase of which is considered alcoholic fermentation, is the natural conversion of fructose and glucose into alcohol. In addition to alcohol, during fermentation, secondary substances are formed that affect the quality of wine: tannins, aromatic compounds, organic acids. The fermentation process is considered complete only when the sugar in the grape must is completely fermented.

White wine differs from red in that it is made not only from white, but also from some dark varieties, and red is made only from dark grapes. The color of the wine depends on the colorthe skin of the berries, which contains coloring substances, therefore, in the production of white wine from dark-colored grape varieties, they try to avoid prolonged contact of the juice with the colored skin of the berries. Dark varieties are also used to produce rosé wines. Such drinks are sometimes produced by blending, during which white and red wine materials are mixed in certain proportions.

Good white wine is made at home. The main thing in such production is the use of well-ripened grapes, which have reached a high sugar content. If the berries have a low sugar content, you can resort to adding a certain amount of sugar to the grape must. This technique is called chaptalization.

White wine needs to be stored under certain conditions. It has been established that sunlight affects not only the quality of the drink, but also its shelf life. Wine contains tartaric acid and compounds that, under the influence of sunlight, undergo negative chemical processes. So in the drink there is a process called iron tartrate photochemistry, which has a very negative effect on the quality of the drink. During this process, the natural wine preservatives break down, causing the wine to darken.

To preserve the beneficial properties of the drink, white wine is usually bottled in dark bottle glass (amber and dark green), which absorbs light from active ultraviolet rays.

Table white wine is considered one of the most delicate and delicate. For the production of such a drinkgrapes are used without excess sugar, because with a large amount of sugar, heavier, alcoholic, wines with low acidity are obtained. Wines with an alcohol content of 9-11% are considered the most harmonious. Such drinks should not have sour tones, which often appear in table wines and reduce their quality.

White wine is made from all white, rosé and most red grape varieties. You can not get such a drink only from varieties of "black" grapes with intensely colored pulp. The color of this drink depends on the type and production technology. It can range from light straw with a greenish or yellowish tint to lemon yellow, gold or deep amber.

The color of wine indicates some of its properties. So, slightly colored varieties do not undergo aging in wooden (oak) barrels. White wine with intense color with a lemon tint indicates a short time of infusion on the pulp or the production of a drink from overripe grapes. A golden or amber color is indicative of serious age or long oak barrel aging. White wines are less extractive than red wines. They have a light and delicate flavor.

White wine, the benefits of which are much greater than the harm from the effects of alcohol, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system due to the content of substances such as polyphenols in it. In addition, daily consumption of 200 ml of dry wine leads to gradual weight loss. This drinkstrengthens the immune system, improves lung function, increases antioxidant levels.

To truly enjoy the bouquet of wine, you should follow the rules for its use and correctly combine the drink with snacks and hot dishes. Many people do not know what they drink white wine with. Table (semi-dry and dry) is great for an aperitif, fish dishes, poultry dishes (chicken, turkey, game), stewed vegetables, seafood (crabs, shrimp, oysters, mussels). Semi-sweet wine is combined with various vegetable dishes and seafood. Sweet wine - with desserts, chocolate, fruit, crackers, mild cheese. Table wines are drunk chilled to 10-12 °С, and dessert wines - to 14-16 °С.