For the average person, drinking red wine at first may not be used to it, because red wine is fermented by grapes and belt seeds, and the tannin content is relatively high, so it will taste astringent and cause unpleasant tasting experience.
Therefore, as a novice, how to choose red wine and how to drink red wine is particularly important. For novice wine lovers, a soft, simple and easy-to-drink red wine may be more suitable.
Therefore, we can choose to start with light red wine.
1, light red wine
Among many red wines with light body and low tannins, merlot wine is relatively soft in style, with moderate tannin content and acidity, with red fruit flavor as the main flavor. In Chile, Merlot is also a widely planted grape variety, with an area of 13,280 hectares, mainly concentrated in the Central Valley. In the early years, many people confused Carmena with Merlot in some vineyards. The best Chilean Merlot wine is excellent and delicious.
Secondly, Pi Nuo is one of the easiest wines to drink. Its flavor is varied, ranging from the sweet and fruity taste of raspberry to the refreshing and slightly sweet taste of cola. You can drink it alone, with mushrooms, pumpkins, eggplant and other fruits and vegetables, and with salmon. In addition, it is a very good choice with chocolate and milk, which is very delicious.
Another simple and easy-to-drink red wine recommended for beginners is Granache wine. Gehenna is mainly produced in Spain and southern France. The wine brewed with this grape variety exudes the charming aroma of oranges and has a strong cherry flavor, which is suitable for Mexican dishes, such as Mexican cheese scones, cheese corn scones and chicken cakes.
Other refreshing, sparkling red wines are also a good choice. For example, Beaujolais Nouveau, a fruity wine, is brewed by 100% Gamay and sold on the third Thursday of each month. It is characterized by light body and low acidity. It is a simple and easy-to-drink wine. It is recommended to drink it immediately because it is not suitable for aging. The best tasting temperature of this fruity red wine is around 10℃.
2. Full-bodied red wine
If you drink too much light-bodied red wine, do you want to try a different wine type? Then, we can start with Zinfande in California. Zinfandel is a medium-bodied red wine with rich raspberry flavor and chocolate flavor in the aftertaste, which is very suitable for pizza and filet mignon.
Syrah, also known as Shiraz, originated in Australia. This red wine is full-bodied and has obvious pepper flavor. In addition, it has a strong flavor of blackberry jam, and the aftertaste contains the aroma of coffee. It goes well with turkey and is the best choice for Thanksgiving dinner.
In addition, Cabernet Sauvignon is also a big wine with full body and strong flavor. It exudes the aroma of blackberry and vanilla, and also contains a hint of tobacco, with rich taste and complex layers. It tastes best when drunk alone, but it can also be used with dishes with heavy tastes such as stews and barbecues.
3. Wine selection rules
When we choose wine, we need to consider whether the wine is drunk alone or with wine. If it is a meal with wine, the choice of wine depends on the flavor of the food. If it is a heavy-tasting dish, then we should choose a slightly heavier wine. On the contrary, if it is a light-tasting dish, we should choose a light-bodied wine. When wine and table are matched, only when their styles are harmonious and unified can they complement each other and set off their respective delicacies.
In addition, the aroma characteristics of a wine are also a key factor to help us choose wine. The aroma description on the wine label helps you to establish an overall impression of the wine, so as to meet your expectations for the wine. If you like strawberries and chocolate, it is a good choice to choose a wine with strawberry chocolate aroma.