Types of wines: detailed classification

In a wide range of wines to understand is not easy. They can be classified according to different attributes: the way of preparation, color, wine materials, alcohol and sugar content. In order not to get confused in the names that occur on beautiful bottled labels, you need to know the main types of wines. We'll talk about them in this article.

Classification by wine material

First of all, the wines are distinguished by juice, which is used for their production. On this basis, they are divided into vegetable, raisin, grape, fruit, berry and multi-grade.

• Grape wines are considered the most noble. Many experts generally believe that drinks made from sunny berries have an advantage over all the others, and alcohol made from other raw materials is more like plant tincture. Classification of grape wines is very diverse. They are allowed to withstand only in oak barrels with strict adherence to the formulation. In addition, in noble wine you can add nothing but sugar and grapes.
• Fruit wines are made from apple and pear juice. They turn out bright, with a characteristic bright aroma and taste. As a rule, they are low-alcohol. There are people who use only such kinds of wines and consider them the most delicious.
• Vegetable wines are created from the juice of trees (maple, birch), as well as watermelons, melons, rose petals and even garden plants (parsnip, rhubarb). This exotic alcohol really resembles a plant tincture, but it contains much less alcohol than other similar beverages. Fans of such alcohol claim that it contains a lot of valuable vitamins and other useful substances.
• Berry wines produce from forest and garden berries. Also they are made from fruits of apricot, cherry, peaches and plums.
• Raisin wine is quite a rare guest on our table. Its name speaks for itself: for the production of this drink is used dried grapes.
• Multi-grade wines are created in a special way: by mixing different varieties of grapes. Depending on the technology of production, distinguish between semazhnye and blended beverages. The first are done by mixing several varieties of grapes at the processing stage, when creating the second, already fully prepared wine materials are combined.

Classification by color: red wine

There are different kinds of wines on the shelves. They are often distinguished by color. This is the most common classification of wines, according to which they are divided into white, red and pink. Let us dwell on this question in more detail.

For the preparation of red wines, pre-crushed berries of scarlet grape varieties are used. With long exposure, this drink loses its rich coloration. Therefore, young wine is always brighter than the seasoned.

Red wine produces famous wines. The most famous of them are:

• "Bordeaux" is the wine that is made in Western France. It is one of the most famous noble drinks in the world. It is traditionally served to a fry.
• "Cabernet Sauvignon" is a wine with a thick and complex aroma. It is usually served with chicken or pasta.
• "Chianti" - Italian wine with a rich aroma. It fits perfectly with steaks and burghers.
• "Beaujolais" is a light young wine.
• "Merlot" is a thick and fragrant drink, used with the simplest food.
• "Pinot Noir" - tart and thick wine, which fits well with any dishes.

Classification by color: white wines

Many prefer light white wines. In most cases, they are made from white grapes. Sometimes they add red, but then the berries are first removed skin, containing the coloring elements.

From white grapes the following wines are prepared:

• "Sauvignon Blanc" - a drink with a herbal aroma, perfectly combined with fish dishes.
• "Chardonnay" - wine, aged in oak barrels, perfectly suited to simple and easy food.
• "Chenon Blanc" - a drink with a sweet taste. It is customary to serve chicken and vegetables.
• "Riesling" - wine with honey aroma. It is combined with veal and oriental dishes.
• "Sautern" is a thick, sweet dessert wine.
• Gewuztraminer is a refreshing drink suitable for fish and spicy dishes.

Classification by color: rose wine

To obtain a delicate pink color for the production of such varieties of wines from grapes, remove the skin immediately after the fermentation. Drinks are made from a mixture of white and red berries. This technology uses white wines.

Classification of the content of alcohol and sugar

On this basis, drinks are divided into dining rooms, sparkling and fortified.

Everyone knows what table types of wines are: dry (sugar content - up to 0.3%), semi-dry (sugar - 0.5-3%) and semisweet (sugar - 3-8%).

Sparkling wines can have a different ratio of alcohol and sugar. They differ in that in the process of fermentation they are saturated with carbon dioxide. The most famous similar wine in the world is champagne.

Fortified wines, in turn, are divided into flavored, liqueur, sweet, dessert semisweet and strong. Such beverages include such famous types of wines as Madeira, Port wine and sherry. They have enjoyed well-deserved popularity among consumers for decades. For example, in Soviet times, many people drank port wine. Some people now prefer to use fortified wines.

Classification by manufacturing method

According to the method of production, experts distinguish several types of wines: natural, fizzy, alcoholic, diluted, sweetened.

• Natural alcoholic beverages are created solely from juice, the addition of other third-party substances is strictly prohibited.
• Effervescent wines are made with the addition of carbon dioxide. These include champagne and cider.
• Alcoholic beverages contain in their composition wine alcohol, which increases their strength.
• Diluted wines are prepared from a mixture of water and fruit juice. Such alcohol is a petio, as well as grape and berry half-bread.
• Sweetened drinks are made with the addition of honey and sugar. They are liqueur, dessert and honey.

High quality wines

Among all the variety of alcoholic products, high-quality wines stand apart. They are produced exclusively in time favorable for the ripening of grapes from special varieties that grow in certain geographical regions. Depending on the production period, such wines are divided into collectible, vintage and seasoned.

Collection wines are elite alcoholic drinks. They are kept in oak barrels or metal containers, poured into special bottles and additionally insisted in enotecas (wine storages) for at least three years. This is the most expensive product in the world.

Vintage wines are high-quality beverages that last a certain amount of time. Table wine varieties are insisted for at least one and a half years, and strong - about two years.

Aged wines after manufacture are aged in stationary containers for at least six months. The time is counted from the first of January of the following year.

Conclusion

In this article, all popular types of wines were considered. Now you can go to the store and learn the assortment presented in it with knowledge: in the variegated variety of wine labels you will easily understand. It is sometimes difficult to choose a really good drink. In an ordinary store, you can hardly find expensive collectible or vintage wines. However, most ordinary people they can not afford, and among the usual alcoholic beverages from grapes, you can find very good specimens. Good luck with your choice!