It is generally accepted that red wine between 12-14 degrees is better.

About the number of degrees of alcohol in red wine, which has been widely standardized, the vast majority of red wines are between 8.5%-15%, but there are also some higher degrees of red wine around 20%. It is generally agreed that red wines between 12-14 degrees are a little better, although this is an increase compared to the past, but red wines in this range are more harmonious.

So most of the red wine alcohol is controlled in this interval, and it is believed that the high number of red wine is not good, because the alcohol number of more than 15 degrees after the yeast will be killed, so it will not be active, it is undeniable that the wine is now more and more high alcohol.

Taking Bordeaux chateau wines as an example, most of the alcohol in recent years is between 13% and 13.5%, and the alcohol of Margaux Pavillon and Meissen has even reached 15%, and the alcohol in the 20th century is generally no more than 12.5%, for example, the alcohol of Mouton Rothschild in 1948 was only 10.5%, which has been raised by a few degrees in comparison, which shows that to a certain degree that higher alcohol wines are indeed better.

Selection tips:

1. Start with the formal channels:

First of all, look at the source of the wine, which is a very important point. Buying from the right merchant will reduce a lot of trouble to a certain extent. For example, you can choose to buy from some chain stores or big shopping malls or shopping centers with high reputation for red wine, which will be guaranteed to a certain extent.

2, from the wine label and price:

Many people drink red wine veterans and wine professionals in the choice of red wine, look at the wine label is their indispensable link. Both the front and back labels of the wine label will record information about the winery of the wine, and the "AOC" is one of the important measurement standards. Don't forget to ask the merchant if the label is worn or not clear, or if the label is not clear, or if you want to change the wine.