Wine has a rich thousand-year history. This drink is rightfully considered noble. There are a large number of wine brands, every year new varieties of grapes and juices from it appear. However, the list of the most famous wines has been unchanged for many years.
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Cabernet Sauvignon can be safely called one of the most famous and favorite types of red wine. The grapes used in its production are Cabernet Franche and Cabernet Blanc. This wine is characterized by shades of leather, chocolate, tobacco. Aged cabernet has the aroma of oak bark, while young wine, on the contrary, has a light fruity bouquet, in which notes of plum, cranberry and raspberry are felt. Cabernet Sauvignon is often called the "king of wines". It is drunk in Asia, Europe, USA and South America. Cabernet is served for dinner and lunch, family meals and special occasions.
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Chardonnay is another famous wine loved in many countries. This is a classic table white wine with hints of apple, pear, lemon, orange and peach. This fruity bouquet is wonderfully complemented by an oily woody undertone. Chardonnay is usually served in tulip-shaped glasses with a long stem. It must certainly be chilled. This wine goes well with seafood, poultry and mild cheeses.
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Shiraz red wine is rightfully considered one of the famous. It is characterized by a rich persistent taste, pronounced amber and a fairly high strength. It is made from Sirach grapes. It is noteworthy that grown in two neighboring regions, it gives a completely different taste to wine.
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Merlot is an iconic wine, availability and good taste made it famous all over the world. This dry red wine is chosen by many connoisseurs of this noble drink. The homeland of this variety is Bordeaux. Merlot is characterized by notes of cherry, blueberry, black pepper, currant and sweet vanilla. You can feel some astringency in merlot, which is not loved by everyone, but it has a more original taste in comparison with other wines.
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Chianti is a dry red wine produced in the region of the same name, located in the heart of Italian Tuscany. This wine has a characteristic violet aroma and tart taste. Before serving, Chianti should have a temperature of + 16-18 ° C, then it will better reveal its taste. This wine will be an excellent companion to pizza, pasta, meat dishes.
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Beaujolais Nouveau is a young French wine produced from Gamay grapes in the historical region of France Beaujolais (Burgundy). This wine goes on sale immediately after the completion of fermentation, that is, six weeks after harvest. According to French law, freshly harvested wine is officially presented on the third Thursday of every November. This day is often referred to as the "holiday of Beaujolais". This wine has a bright, pungent taste with an impatient fruity bouquet, which consists of notes of cherry, currant and raspberry. There are almost no tannins in it. Beaujolais is recommended to be drunk chilled to + 13 ° C; cold cuts and cheeses are usually served as an appetizer.
