The history of wine spans thousands of years, but, despite such a venerable age, the craft continues to develop: new technology, formulations, methods. Thanks to the love of man to blame and his desire to get the perfect drink, began to appear new wines.
The exact number is very difficult to call, because many variants of cooking, so many varieties are endless. The taste of the final product is affected by a number of factors: temperature, number of filtrations, capacity for aging, and others. But the main criterion, of course, considered the grape itself. It is from its taste will depend on the style of wine: different wines have different density, taste and aroma. We present you the most popular wines in Kazakhstan.
The main wine varieties.
All of the wine depending on the varietal composition can be divided into:
- varietal (grapes used the same grade);
- blended (a combination of different types).
There are also other classifications of wine:
- Color: white, red, pink.
- According to sugar content: dry, sweet, semi-dry and semi-sweet.
- Sportsnet: fortified and nekreplenoy.
- The carbon dioxide content: still and sparkling.
Different wines are suitable for different dishes:
- Madeira and sherry – suited as an aperitif.
- Representatives of the white table combined with vegetable appetizers, lean meats and seafood.
Vegetables suitable dry, semi-dry and sweet drinks, and deli meats – red table. Light snacks that compliment the champagne
The notion of the “best grapes” quite extensively and very individual, every admirer of the noble drink is your idea of the perfect taste. In the Arsenal of modern winemakers have not one or even 10 varieties of grapes. It is impossible to determine the best of them, each one is unique.
Does not exist and ideal grape varieties which are successfully cultivated under different wine regions. Here, climate conditions (rainfall, temperature) and composition of the soil. The same grape grown in different regions shows different results of the yield and the berries have different taste characteristics. This was the reason for the emergence of another classification: geographical origin.
Italian “favorites” among grape varieties.
Italian wine producers are often blended classics (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon) with local varieties.
Red varieties:
- Barbera has a high acid content, the wine has a very dry taste.
- Wine from Dolcetto turns a rich, dark color, with high sugar content, and alcohol. The taste is tart with a bitter aftertaste.
- Italian for “gem” Nebbiolo. In taste bitterness is heard, a high concentration of acids and tannins.
- Sangiovese is one of the most popular varieties. It is grown in almost all wine-growing regions. A universal component of almost all Italian wines: from budget to luxury (the best Tuscan wines).
White varieties:
- Cortese. Foundation for dry wine. The grapes are cultivated since the 18th century.
- Piedmont grade Arneis – component white wine with a bitter aftertaste.
- Moscato Bianca is one of the varieties of Muscat.
- From Triggiano produces wines of pale lemon-colored watery consistency. Included with the white wines of Italy.
- Vermentino has a rich floral bouquet. Foundation for dry and sweet wines.
Popular grape varieties of France.
Red grapes:
- Aleatico – a species of Corsican Muscat. The basis for red dessert wines.
- Carignan is the most popular variety in the South of France. Its taste improves carbonitesm maceration.
- Carmenere enriches the drink with notes of black berries and herbaceous undertones.
- Senso – “progenitor” variety, Pinotage. Used to produce red wines in the South of the country.
- Gamay – class wines of Beaujolais. Has a mellow taste and rich aroma. It produces light fruity wines.
White grape varieties:
- Aliquot originally from Burgundy. The wines of this variety have high acidity and are not suitable for long aging.
- Bonoua – analogue Chardonnay from Chablis.
- Claret is the main component of sparkling wines in the South.
- Musca in Alsace used for the production of dry and flavored drinks.
- In the upper reaches of the Loire grew Resale.
- Russet – synonymous varieties’tess.
Georgian wines
Georgia is kind to its traditions of winemaking: from modes of production, ending with the cultivation of local grape varieties.
Red varieties:
- Among the red grapes the most popular is Saperavi. It is the basis or pillar (in different proportions) most red Georgian wines. It is made from and the Saperavi and Kindzmarauli, Alaverdi.
- Khvanchkara is made from red Aleksandrouli.
- Ojaleshi is spread throughout Western Georgia.
- The basis for this wine, aged wine.
White varieties:
- Rkatsiteli is used for the production of both inexpensive and fine wines.
- Mtsvane is the basis for the production of the eponymous drink of excellent quality.
- Chinuri is cultivated for mass production of white wine.
Classic wines
Despite the geographical origin, there are varieties that regardless of the conditions almost always show their best side. These varieties, winemakers have for centuries used for the production of elite wines.
“Classic”
Red varieties:
- Merlot. It is based on wine, have deep color, tart-fruity taste and extraordinary aroma with a velvety finish.
- Cabernet Sauvignon is popular throughout the wine world for its simplicity and good harvest. This variety gives a tart and rich wine.
- Pinot Noir is the basis for complex and sophisticated wines. It is believed that these beverages need to “grow” to appreciate the diversity of taste.
- Italian Sangiovese. Wine with aromas of tea, herbs and musk.
- “Passionate” Grenache. Get a strong wine with a fruity taste.
White varieties:
- One of the most popular wines in the world – Chardonnay. Rodino considered to be France. The berries ripen early, good acidity allows the finished beverage to be formed and to Mature even after bottling (up to 5 years). Chardonnay is an excellent basis for a variety of wines.
- Wines from Riesling endowed with delicate flavor and exquisite color. Can be the basis for both dry and dessert wines. The most common in France and Germany.
- Aligoté is widely used in the production of champagne. The vine can withstand even sub-zero temperatures.
- The main competitor of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc. In his homeland (Bordeaux) based on it made a fragrant and light wine.
- Bianca. Time of harvest depends on the taste of the berries: the later the grapes are picked, the sweeter it is. Hardy vine used in virtually every wine region.
