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Red Wine is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting dark grape juice. Red wine is made from fair-skinned grapes, not fair-skinned grapes. During the production of red wine, winemakers ferment squeezed grape juice, called masts, by immersing it in dark grape skins to give the wine its colour, flavour and tannins.The colours of red wine range from deep opaque purple to bright rubies and everything in between. As the red wine ages, its bright and youthful colour changes to garnet and even brown.
FAQs
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How long does Wine last when it is open?
Wine storage is a common question asked by many. For unopened bottles, it should be stored in a dark, dry place with low humidity and at the proper temperature. Never put the wine in an upright position. Whereas for opened bottles, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Is drinking Red Wine beneficial for you?
As long as an individual drinks in moderation, red wine offers several benefits such as protecting against heart disease and inflammation, and lowering cholesterol. Also, red wine has more antioxidants compared to white wine.
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What is Tannin?
Tannin is a group of phenolic compounds that are obtained from skins, seeds and stems of grapes. Tannin is important in ensuring how a specific wine is going to taste after the ageing process. Also, Tannin gives off an apparent aftertaste after drinking a glass of red wine and it is more apparent in red wines compared to white wine.
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How do you know if red wine has gone bad?
Once red wine go bad, the colour and smell changes. Red wine changes from purple, to ruby, to garnet, to tawny and finally to brown. There would be a bad distinct odor if red wine has gone bad, it will start to smell like burnt matches, rotten eggs, garlic/onion, nail polish remover, rancid butter and barnyard