Mankind has been enjoying such a drink as wine for more than one millennium. Wine, especially red, contains many beneficial substances. And yet, first of all, wine is chosen according to taste.
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There are several types of wine: white, red, rosé. In addition, they differ in the amount of sugar content - from dry to sweet. The most useful are dry and semi-dry wines, in which all the useful properties of the drink are preserved. As the name suggests, red wine is made from red grapes. It has a rich aroma and flavor and is high in antioxidants. These are substances that help slow down the aging of the body, lower cholesterol levels, cleanse blood vessels and prevent heart disease and cancer. Red wine improves appetite and digestion.
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Red grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and others. The most famous white varieties are Chardonnay, Muscat, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and others. The birthplace of Cabernet Sauvignon is France, where the best wines are made from it. Their flavors include black currants, herbs, blueberries, vanilla, ginger, and sometimes green peppers. Cabernet Sauvignon is considered one of the best varieties for the production of wines that are designed for long aging. The highest quality wines that are made from it: Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Chateau Latour. More democratic ones include Cielo e Terra Cabernet Sauvignon, Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Fox Creek Shadow's Run Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon and others.
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Merlot is a French grape variety. Now it is grown in many regions of the world, for example, in Italy, USA, Chile. The wines made from this variety have a mild fruity taste, more herbal than Cabernet Sauvignon. The best brands of Merlot are easy to drink and have a rich, delicate bouquet. Such wines ripen quickly enough. In their aroma and taste, you can distinguish currants, plums, cherries, tobacco, vanilla, cherries, herbs, coffee, chocolate and even smoke. Famous Merlot wines include Chateau Cheval-Blanc, Chateau Margaux and Petrus, while more affordable ones include Christian Moueix Merlot, Chantarel Merlot, Fleur du Cap Merlot, Woodhaven Merlot and others.
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Pinot noir is one of the oldest grape varieties. This variety is cultivated in many countries: Italy, Germany, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and Australia. However, the best producers are France, New Zealand and the USA. Pinot noir wines are much lighter in color than other red wines. In their taste and aroma, you can distinguish cherries, currants, raspberries, cinnamon, rose and mint. The most famous wines that include Pinot Noir include Domaine de la Romanet-Conti, Domaine Jacques Prieur, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru and others. Patriarche Pinot Noir, Salentein Reserve Pinot Noir, Barda Pinot Noir Patagonia Rio Negro, Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Pinot Noir and others are democratic and at the same time high quality. Sparkling wines made from Pinot Noir: Brut Dargent Pinot Noir Rose, Juve y Camps, Cava Rosado.
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Chardonnay is the most famous white grape and holds the title of "king" of all white varieties. The best Chardonnay wines are those made in France, Australia and California. Their peculiarity is the aroma and taste of oak. They are manifested when processing wines with this tree. There is also Unwooded Chardonnay. Chardonnay wines are characterized by fruit flavors, aromas of lemons and apples. The most famous Chardonnay wines are Bourgogne Chardonnay Kimmeridgien, Omra Chardonnay, Saint Clair Marlborough Chardonnay and others.
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Muscats are cultivated in the southern regions of France, Italy, the USA, Spain, Greece, Portugal, South Africa and Australia, and in the Crimea on the southern coast. In Northern Italy, this grape variety is used for the production of sparkling wines. Moscato d'Asti is considered the best sparkling nutmeg. Muscat wines have an open floral aroma with hints of tea rose, clove and rose oil. They have a spicy and sweet taste. Famous Muscat wine brands include Trimbach Muscat Reserve, Vigna Senza Nome Moscato d'Asti, Domaine Schoffit Muscat Tradition and others. These are just some of the most famous grape varieties for wine production. Wines can be studied throughout life by tasting, experimenting and looking for your wine.
