Wine is the gift of gods to people, as well as the embodiment of vitality, as the ancient Greeks argued. This drink reflects the peculiarities of the national flavor of the country where it is produced. Each individual wine variety carries its own special taste and aroma. Unfortunately, many people do not know how to drink it correctly, and therefore cannot fully enjoy the "beauty" of the wine bouquet. Wine tasting should be followed by some simple rules.
Instructions
Step 1
Fill the glass to a quarter of its volume. The best glasses for wine tasting are semi-ellipsoid (tulip glass), with a volume of 210-225 ml. The tasting glass must be clean and dry.
Step 2
Appreciate the wine by eye. First, it must be transparent. Cloudy sediment or the presence of carbon dioxide bubbles indicate that the wine is of poor quality or spoiled. Pay attention to the color. The brighter and richer the color of a red wine, the younger it is. Over the years, red wines brighten, while whites, on the contrary, become more intense in terms of color. Tilt the wine in the glass: the thinner the residue on the glass, the better it is.
Step 3
Enjoy the wine smell. To do this, first sniff the wine, then spin the glass (shake the drink) and sniff a second time. The stronger the scent, the richer the wine bouquet. Young wines hardly give off a smell, as their aroma is not yet ripe, it is very fragile and delicate. Enjoy the smell of good wine to the fullest, think about what impressions it causes in you, whether you can describe it in words.
Step 4
Taste the wine. This is the final stage of wine tasting. The first sip should be sufficient in volume to feel the taste with the entire inner surface of the oral cavity, since we perceive different tastes with the help of different receptors. Sweetness is felt at the tip, acid at the edges, bitterness at the root of the tongue. After tasting the wine, notice how long the palate retains its flavor. A good wine leaves a persistent aftertaste. If the young wine "knits" in the mouth, this is also a sign of good quality, as it indicates that the wine contains a lot of tannins, which provide the wine with longevity.
