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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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18/08/2021
Food Pairing with Organic Pinot Noir
Pinot noir is one of the most sophisticated red varieties. Its flavor is unique and distinctive with texture, color and aromas that are very different from other reds. Originally from the Burgundy region, in France, Pinot Noir stands out for its ruby red color, which can turn orange with years of aging. As for its flavors, it recalls red fruits and flowers, which makes it a fresh drink, with good acidity. Because of its versatility and balanced acidity, there are many pairing possibilities for an organic pinot noir pairing. The pairing for pinot noir is an extension of the flavors that allows you to enjoy more the experience of a dish. Here is a delicious recipe to pair with Organic Pinot Noir: 1. Ingredients: 1 tuna steak ¼ cup black sesame Salt and pepper Olive oil Mix of greens lettuces Sliced cucumber 1/3 cup of...
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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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