Good wine is an irreplaceable element of the festive table. White wine - for fish, red - for meat, champagne for special occasions … But how offensive it is when instead of a divine drink in a glass there is a liquid of dubious quality, vaguely reminiscent of wine. To distinguish real wine from fake, you need to know a few simple rules.
It is necessary
Wine, glass, attentiveness
Instructions
Step 1
Only shop for wine. These can be both specialized stores and supermarkets. You should not buy wine in street stalls, hand-held, at the market. In this case, you can not only waste money, but also harm your health.
Step 2
Be sure to read the brand name carefully. Wines from well-known producers are less often counterfeited. The unknown brand that you see for the first time should alert you. Feel free to ask the seller questions and listen carefully to their answers.
Step 3
Do not buy wine that has been poured into earthenware containers. In such a container, wine should be stored only in the dark, preferably in a basement or in the ground. If wine in a clay bottle is on a shelf in a store, then it is unlikely that it has retained its qualities - only wine in glass containers does not deteriorate.
Step 4
Study the wine label. The main requirement for it is automatic marking with the indication of the date of bottling. If the marking is ink and can be easily erased with your finger, then this is a fake.
Step 5
Inspect the cork. It must be strong. If there are traces of mold on the cork, then this is a bad sign.
Step 6
Please note that a trace of good wine will definitely remain on the glass. But if you see sediment, most likely the purchased wine is not of good quality.
Step 7
Pour some wine into a glass and wait for it to evaporate. Smell the glass: if the wine is real, then the aroma should be preserved.
Step 8
Look at the prices. This is the most reliable way to tell real wine from. A bottle of good wine is unlikely to cost a hundred rubles. Three hundred rubles is the minimum limit for high-quality low-strength alcohol.
Step 9
Study wines. If you are offered amber-colored Kindzmarauli, this is fake wine. Kindzmarauli is a dark red wine. This example shows how important it is to know at least the most popular wines.
