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WINE OVERVIEW, White Wines, Red Wines, Rosé Wines, WINE CATEGORIES -…
WINE OVERVIEW
The Fermentation Process
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Alcohol Content: Driven by grape sweetness; riper and sweeter grapes \= more sugar converted into alcohol.
Influencing Factors: Container material & size, fermentation temperature & duration, grape color & variety, climate, soil, and additives.
Old World
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Characteristics
More tasting notes, less bold colors.
New World
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Characteristics
Intense taste, bold colors, full of aromas, higher alcohol content
White Wines
Production
Green grapes, or black grapes without skins (e.g., Champagne).
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Aperitifs Examples
Sparkling: Champagne, Prosecco.
Light-bodied: Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray.
Others: Lighter rosé, fortified wines (Sherry), aromatized wines (Vermouth/Martini).
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Red Wines
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Profile
Deeper color, richer flavor.
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Rosé Wines
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Profile
Generally quite sweet, though dry varieties are also available today.
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Blush wine
A sub-category of rosé, typically sweet in taste.
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