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22/06/2021
How to distinguish Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay?
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are two of the most recognized varieties of white wine, whose vines are grown in different regions of the world. The distinctive characteristics of these two varieties are transmitted by various factors, such as: their origin, strain and the method of vinification. Difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay The difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay can be noted by the medium-high acidity content and the tendency to give off fruity and herbaceous aromas of most Sauvignon Blanc wines. For its part, Chardonnay provides us with lean, dry and slightly mineral wines (without oak) or fresh and fruity flavors leaving a lasting impression on the palate (aged in barrels). Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay: Which variety is sweeter? Whether a wine is sweet or not depends on the vinification process...
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01/06/2021
Harmonização de frutos do mar e peixes: encontre a harmonia perfeita
O acompanhamento de marisco ou peixe com um requintado vinho branco é a regra geral, no entanto, depende do tipo de marisco (moluscos, crustáceos) ou da forma como o peixe é preparado. O mercado atual oferece uma grande variedade de vinhos tintos ou rosés jovens que podem ser a combinação perfeita para frutos do mar. Harmonização de vinhos com peixes e frutos do mar Para harmonizar um prato de peixe ou marisco e diferentes cepas de vinhos não existem regras rÃgidas, a textura e o sabor, assim como as múltiplas preparações determinam o tipo de vinho com que deve ser acompanhado, aqui ficam algumas sugestões para o emparelhamento de vinhos com peixes e frutos do mar: Emparelhamento de peixes Emparelhamento de Sauvignon Blanc O acompanhamento de peixes macios e magros de textura delicada, cozidos no vapor...
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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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15/03/2021
Weight and body: know the styles of red wine in mouth
Possibly you are aware that one of the most common categorizations of red wines has to do with wine grapes, some of the typical being Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Syrah, Pinot Noir, to name a few. However, if you have recently wondered how many types of red wine there are, you may want to know that there are other ways to divide and understand them. One of these has to do with the styles of red wine and the sensations they produce in the mouth. Here, the concepts of weight and body are fundamental. Learn about the types of red wine and their characteristics below, so that you can choose the style that best suits your tastes. Body and weight of the wines There is probably a reason why you like certain variety of red wine, and it has to do with their body and weight. But what exactly do these two concepts mean? Wine body:...
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