Do not drink Beaujolais!

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The tradition of mass destruction much wine, not of the best quality has for nearly 200 years. It happens every 3rd Thursday of November. Today, this tradition has become part of life not only French wine lovers.

The essence of this festival is not so unique. In Italy there is a similar tradition, called it “Novellо”. We can say that in any country you can find such a feast after the harvest of wine.

Historically, in France after fermentation, the wine was bottled on the barrels. Sent it for sale only after a certain time. However, many people who were indifferent to the daily drinking and have not had a lot of money, was happy to get the wine for a pittance. In the mid 19th century this wine was Beaujolais (Beaujolais).

This wine is made from grapes of Gamay. The variety is not adapted to the aging and long aging. It affects the terroir of the region of grape production in South of Burgundy. Also, the local soil and climate make it impossible to grow Pinot Noir. When Philip the Bold put a ban on the cultivation of Gamay in Burgundy, he made an exception only for local landowners.

Paris wine from Beaujolais delivered by rivers. Early maturation and rapid fermentation process this wine has secured first place on the shelves of retailers. The wine was inexpensive and it served as an excellent reason to celebrate every year the number of fans increased.

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Today is the official date of appearance in the sale of Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais Nouveau) is considered to be the 3rd Sunday of November. By this time the shelves are already filled with this wine.

Technology of production of Beaujolais Nouveau is not quite traditional. First and foremost, for 4-6 days netgalley grapes separates the color, and then it is drained and the grape juice begins to ferment separately (usually all of the berries roam together). This way you get a light taste and bright flavors of the wine.

However, this technique has its own disadvantage – to stop the fermentation process the wort is added to a large amount of sulfur. It is impossible to remove from the wine, and once in the body, sulfur releases oxygen. It is the oxygen in the wine delivers a headache in the morning, even despite the fact that you drank quite a bit of Beaujolais.

How this festival has become world-famous?

Due to the fact that local winemakers used the following trick – they pay travel agencies offered all tourists, who came to Paris to take part in this celebration. Tourists eagerly accept such a tempting invitation. Special popularity is enjoyed among the citizens of the United States – just in the 80-ies they have in the country began the “wine boom”. Very soon, the festival has received wide circulation in different countries, he was allowed to submerge themselves in memories associated with Paris.

But not as bad. There are Beaujolais wine is very good quality. The bulk of the wine Beaujolais Nouveau is made in the Central and southern regions. But the Northern regions give a very good harvest, the wines are of good quality. They can even survive in used barrels. The name is usually displayed on the label – Moulin a Vent, Saint-Amour, Fleurie, Cote de Brouilly AOC etc. Boujoles Viliage can please you with decent quality.

To participate in this fun holiday is very interesting and fun, but do not forget that after all it is rather a commercial move.