Red Wines Food Cooking International Guide
Red Wines With Food
By Barry J Smallhorn
Wine lovers tend to be very aware that all red wines are not
the same, although the average person may not realize there are
differences that extend beyond the label on the bottle.
In reality, there are at least 50 key varieties of red wine and
the colors can range from light red and ruby red to opaque purple
and almost black. Even the flavor can vary greatly among the varieties,
ranging from fruity to having a hint of tobacco. Learning more
about reds is a great way to develop an appreciation for this
versatile wine type.
The Wine Making Process
The color and flavor of red wines is a combination of the wine
making process and the variety of grapes used. Grapes used to
make reds range from deep red to purple to blue and the skins
are left on during fermentation.
The skins contribute to the varieties of color and, along with
the grape seed, determine the amount of tannins in the finished
product. The longer the skins are left in contact with the fermenting
grapes, the deeper the color and the higher the tannin content.
Cabernet Is A Full Bodied Wine
Reds with the highest tannin content are considered full-bodied,
like Cabernet, while lower tannin content gives medium-bodied
Merlot or light-bodied Beaujolais. The fruity reds, which are
named because of their flavor not because there is any sweetness,
have the lowest tannin content of all the reds.
In addition to creating the variety of colors present in red
wines, fermenting grapes in the skin also contributes flavenoids
to the wine. The antioxidants, which are found in grape skin and
seeds, enter the wine during the fermentation process. As a result,
the concentration of flavenoids increases with the body of the
wine.
Red Wine Can Help Maintain With Your Health
Four ounces of red wine per day contributes to heart health by
reducing clotting, lowering bad cholesterol levels and raising
good cholesterol levels. Flavenoids are also thought to play a
part in forming nerve cells that may be key in avoiding the onset
of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Flavenoids also aid in
preventing the growth of cancer cells.
Some people seem to have the mistaken belief that the only difference
between the red wines and the whites is the color, or that the
difference between types of reds is merely what is on the label
of the bottle. Such beliefs fail to recognize and review the subtle
variations of color, flavor and aroma that have been perfected
by wine makers.
In reality, the differences in the wines begin with the grapes
and continue through the wine making process. Knowing the subtleties
of the variations leads to a much a greater appreciation of them.
About the Author:
Barry J Smallhorn has written a number of articles on wines, cocktails, beer, cooking, food and recipes including
Cocktail Recipes,
Seafood Recipes,
Jerky Beef Meat Recipe,
Make Jerky,
Food Recipes,
Tuna Fish,
Caviar,
Potato Recipes,
Organic Gift Baskets.
Keep a lookout for more articles on this website.
Did You Know This About Wines?
Imagine sitting down to a great dinner with an excellent bottle
of wine. That excellent bottle can be from wines that you have
made yourself. It does not take much to make great wines if you
know what you are doing.
Thankfully there are books that can teach you all you need to
know about making wines. There are also guides to growing your
own grapes and knowing what the value of wines actually are.
All you need is a point in the right direction and you can be
enjoying all sorts of delectable wines.
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