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13/09/2021
What's the wine aroma wheel?
Being able to accurately describe aromas and flavors is not such an easy task. With some exceptions, only wine tasters may be able to sensually perceive and express wine aromas. However, there is a visual resource that can help us called: the wine aroma wheel. Let's know what it is about. What's the wine aroma wheel? Basically, it is a graphic representation of the most common aromas that we can find in wines. In the wine aroma wheel we can find 12 main categories and about 80 descriptors that are derived from the preceding categories, although these may vary slightly depending on the wheel. In fact, this instrument has been so useful that similar variations have been created to be able to perceive aromas in foods, such as cheese. Many people, after understanding this dynamic with the wine wheel, do not perceive aromas and flavors in the...
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12/04/2021
What are the properties of Red Wine?
Throughout history, humans have benefited from the many properties of red wine, which offer important health benefits. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, which perfectly pairs occasions of all kinds. It doesn't matter if it is a simple meal, a cocktail or a more important celebration, red wine is always present and is the favorite of many who look for it, not only for its authentic taste or for the alcohol present in it, but for the benefits provided by its main compounds. In this sense, some doctors advise drinking one glass a day (about 150 ml.). After dinner, others prefer not to force the daily dose and incorporate it more naturally on certain occasions. But what are the benefits of drinking red wine before bed, in the midafternoon or after lunch? Properties of red wine: why is it...
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29/03/2021
Pairings for a red wine: 4 ideal combinations
The art of achieving a good wine pairing lies in knowing how to combine flavors and aromas. The basic theory is that strong-tasting dishes go well with full-bodied wines and light dishes pair very well with low-bodied wines. This with the idea of enhancing the flavors, without running over each other. This responds to one of the pairing rules, but outside of them there are many nuances, since taste always depends on each person. On wine and food pairing, we will mention some ideas to consider: 1. Cheese Whether they are part of the pairing rules or not, there are combinations between types of cheeses and wines that are worth trying. Like blue cheeses, such as Roquefort, and strong, full-bodied red wines. Sheep or cow cheese and hard cheeses like Manchego, goes very well with structured red wines with a wood presence. And the mix that...
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27/11/2020
5 wine serving temperatures
To enjoy a wine to the fullest, we highly recommend paying attention to the serving temperature. It may sound like a detail, but it can actually make a big difference in your wine experience. The right serving temperature allows you to better appreciate the wine's aromas, texture and taste. If the temperature is too low, we can hardly notice any aromas and acidity is accentuated. If it is too warm, you'll basically just notice the alcohol. How to get it right? It depends on the wine. Here's a quick guide to help you get started. What's the best temperature for red wine? Opposite to popular belief, “room temperature” is not the ideal temperature for red wines, especially considering that “room temperature” is not the same in every country. So here are the basics: if it is a light bodied red wine, like Beaujolais, you can enjoy it...
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