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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Re-WINE Your Mind



Whether it's your first date with someone special or toast you proposed to your best friend's wedding, wine is considered the essence of any occasion. Even the most sophisticated occasions, including wine. This is an old and classic drinks that is associated with celebrations.

Researchers have found that was made 8000 years ago in modern-day territory of Georgia. Traces of wine can be seen in many European regions and also in parts of Central Asia (India and China). In addition, wine has also been a major beverage used in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, the Greek god Dionysus and Trakija.Grčkog the Roman god of wine Bacchus represent. Even today, wine is used in Christian and Jewish rites and ceremonies.

Scientifically, what is the product of alcoholic fermentation of fruit juice, mostly from grožđa.Prirodnu chemical part of the grape allows them to ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced in the fermentation of crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast is a natural enzyme that consumes sugar in the grapes and convert them into alcohol. Different types of grapes and strains of yeasts produce different types of wines that vary in color, taste and even smell. The wine has traditionally been stored in oak barrels that help in the development of distinctive taste and aroma of wine. There are different subtypes of wine such as coffee, chocolate, vanilla and many more.

Wine can also be made by combining different types of grapes have created genetically crossing the two species. Wines can also be executed blending of different grapes, making them a variety of wines from one grape variety. Some of the world's most expensive wines are made by blending wines of different varieties of the same vintage (period). Wines are classified differently in different parts of the world. In the European regions that have been classified on the basis of their producing regions such as the "Bordeaux", "Rioja" and "Chianti", while in non-European regions that have been classified on the basis of the grapes used in production such as "Pinot Noir" and "Merlot". Blended wines are sold by names and trademarks of manufacturers. These names and trademarks are registered by state authorities and laws.

red, white and sparkling wines are popular and are known as light wines, because they have only 10-14% alcohol content. Some wine as an aperitif and dessert wines contain 14-20% alcohol and determined to make them richer and sweeter.

Wine is not only monitors a wide range of European and Mediterranean style cuisine, but also enhances their flavor and the joy of eating. It is important in cuisine not just for its value as a beverage but as a flavor agent in cooking, marinading and other kitchen uses. He adds balance and richness of flavor in foods.

Another classification of wine from Vintage Wine. "Vintage Wine" is one that is made from grapes that are all or mostly grown in a particular year and are marked as such. Mostly vintage wine contains a part that is not from the labeled vintage. This leads to variations in the character of wine each year, which includes the subtle differences in color, taste buds, smell and development. If properly stored, high quality wines can enhance the flavor with age. Wine enthusiasts and winemakers tend to save their bottles especially good vintage wine for future consumption and trade.

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