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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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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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01/03/2021
Do you know the difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine?
Sharing or enjoying occasionally, the freshness that a good champagne or sparkling wine leaves in your mouth, is definitely a pleasant sensation. These are two very popular types of wine, however, before choosing your favorite variety to toast, let us clarify a couple of concepts. Have you ever heard someone speak of champagne as a synonym for sparkling wines? Surely more than once you might have made this mistake. Not many people know this, but there is a subtle difference between champagne and sparkling wine that marks the distance between both concepts. Do you want to know what is it about? So what is the difference between sparkling wine and champagne? In simple terms, we could say that all champagne is a sparkling wine. However, not all sparkling wines can be called champagne. The latter has some peculiarities that differentiate...
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