Why is the wine "dry"?
Dry wine is called so for a reason. During its preparation, fruit sugar should completely finish fermentation, that is - "dry." Accordingly, in dry wine, sugar will not be present at all, but if the manufacturer decides not to wait for the end of the whole process, he will get a semisweet wine.
It turns out that both white and red wine can turn out from the same grape variety. It all depends on whether the peel is used in the production, because the peel is responsible for the color. White wines are not always aged for long (just about 4-5 years) or are not aged at all. This wine has light-straw, translucent golden color. Dry wines of yellow color indicate that they were aged in barrels, sometimes for 10-20 years.
As for red wines, light red dry wine is aged in oak barrels for about 5-8 years, and for intensity the wine can remain on aging for 15 to 35 years. The thing is that over time, the acidity of the wine, as well as the content of tannins in it, is decreasing. In this case, the drink reveals its aromas and is saturated with spices.
Cool or warm?
There is an opinion that white wines are served cold, and red ones - at room temperature. But this is not quite true. If you over cool, for example, white wine, it will become too acidic and lose its flavor. Too cold red wine can turn out to have high tannin concentration, and the taste of wine that has warm room temperature will be indistinct.
So, refreshing and light white wines are customarily cooled to 8-12 degrees. Spicy and intense varieties of wine are served at 12-15 degrees. Glasses for white wine should help the wine to expose its taste, and at the same time maintain its coolness as long as possible. For this reason, the glasses for white wine are narrow with a long stem.
Red wines do not require much cooling. It will be perfect, if before serving the wine is cooled to 14-18 degrees. The spicier and more intense the wine is, the less cooling it requires. Dry red wine glasses have large bowl and not very long stem, so that the drink is saturated with oxygen and has a contact with the warmth of the human hand.
Pairings
It's not a secret that red wine is ideal for meat, especially for fatty or fried meat. In this case, red varieties are also good with spicy dishes, cheeses and pasta. Contrary to the established opinion, red wine can also be perfectly combined with sea trout, salmon and even sushi.
White wine is ideal for fish dishes, as well as poultry. Almost all seafood and caviar, as well as salads with mayonnaise or yoghurt sauces, are great white wine pairings. However, if you plan to drink a dry wine (either red or white) avoid any dishes with vinegar dressings and sauces.
If there are still doubts, follow the simple rule: for food with a complex, heavy taste, light wine will suit, and rich and spicy wine is great for dishes with a mild and simple taste.
Benefits
Red dry wine - of course, if it is safe drinking - is considered to be the most useful alcoholic beverage. The substances that it contains are able to normalize the level of cholesterol in the blood, improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of cancer diseases. Also there is an opinion that to drink a glass of red dry wine a couple of times a week helps to fight overweight.
White dry wine in small doses also has a positive effect on your body. For example, it contains antioxidants that fight with radionuclides and slow down aging. White wine helps to remove salt accumulated in the joints. Divorced with water, it perfectly quenches thirst.
Wine list
Red Wines
In France, the most popular wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon. From the Italian varieties Barbera, Sangiovese and Nebiolo also excellent red dry wine of the highest quality is produced. However, it is worth considering that the wine with the same name will never be the same. For example, compare the intense Chilean Caliterra Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon and the fragrant but soft Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon with velvety tannins.
Lovers of light red dry wine will definitely like the softness of Barton&Guestier Pinot Noir. For those who like thick red wines with a dense texture and strong character, it is worth to try Italian wine Masi Campofiorin.
White wines
It is believed that the best Sauvignon Blanc is produced in France. For example, the wine of the famous French manufacturer Mouton Cadet Sauvignon Blanc is very popular due to its lightness and fruity notes of white peach and grapefruit.
Chardonnay - another classic representative of white dry wines. True, this wine can not be called absolutely light, it often turns out to have an average content of alcohol. South-French Barton&Guestier Chardonnay is filled with bright notes of honey, vanilla and fruit.
Among the light white wines, Riesling and Gewurztraminer are also worth mentioning. By the way, beginners are recommended to get acquainted with the world of white dry wine starting with the latter. So, fragrant Hugel Gewurztraminer Alsac wine will be interesting because of its aroma and lightness.
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