White dry wine  - A popular alcoholic beverage, which contains from nine to thirteen percent alcohol and from five to thirty grams of sugar. This alcoholic product belongs to the category of table wines, has a rich color gamut, which ranges from yellow straw hue to dark golden (see photo).

Due to the neutral taste, the semi-dry wine is in harmony with almost all dishes, emphasizing their taste qualities favorably. Unlike dry wine, this wine drink leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Also its features are refined aroma and medium acidity.   An interesting fact is that when diluted with water, this alcoholic product quenches thirst well.

This wine is obtained as a result of partial fermentation of sugar in natural grape juice. Fermentation is stopped only when sugar reaches a certain level. After that, fermented grape liquid is cooled to a temperature of five degrees and left in sealed barrels for a month for final maturation. The degree of sweetness and strength of the wine drink aging process is not reflected.

White semi-dry wine is made in all countries of winemaking. However, most of it is produced in Germany and Austria. German wines are usually consumed immature, previously diluted with water.

Many people make mistakes when they say that exclusively white grapes are used to make white wine. In fact, substances capable of dyeing a liquid are found only in grape skins. Consequently, white wine can be made from the juice of white grape varieties, as well as red and pink.

The most famous and popular are the following types of white semi-dry wine:

• “Anakopia” is an Abkhazian wine product with a strength of 9 to 11 percent; it is obtained from Riesling and Rkatsiteli grape varieties, it has a refined taste and a fresh aroma;
• "Steykvayn Torrontes" - Argentine wine made from grapes of the variety "Torrontes", contains 12.5 percent alcohol;
• "Inkerman" - Crimean wine product with a strength of 11 percent, has a fresh fruit flavor and elegant aroma, made from European grape varieties;
• "Pirosmani" - Georgian wine of pale straw color, has fruit and floral notes, made from Rkatsiteli grapes;
• Pinot Grigio, an Italian alcoholic drink made from grapes that grows in Montorso Vicentino, contains 12 percent alcohol;
• "Hardis Legacy" - an Australian wine with a strength of 12.5 percent, made from grapes "Chardonnay" and "Colombard", has a pleasant fruity taste with a hint of vanilla;
• "Mateus" - Portuguese wine product made from grapes "arinto" and "malvasia", has a pale golden color, fresh taste, and also contains 10 percent alcohol;
• "Sauvignon Blanc" - Spanish wine drink with a strength of 11 percent, made from grapes "Sauvignon Blanc";
• "J. P. Chenet ”- a sparkling French wine made from selected grape varieties of France, contains 13.5 percent alcohol.

In addition, the famous and such French wine drink as chardonnay - classic white semi-dry wine aged in oak barrels. In the taste of this exquisite alcoholic product there are floral and fruity notes, as well as a light oak flavor.

How to choose and store?

You can choose a quality white semi-dry wine by the label: there should be no more than three different colors on it. The label on the back of the bottle side must contain all the manufacturer's data. The year of the grape harvest can be found on a sticker entwined around the neck of the bottle.

In no case should quality sediment be present sediment, as it is formed only during improper storage. Also pay attention to the appearance of the wine packaging. It should be clean, without any stains and chips.

Store alcoholic grape drink also need to properly. In a sealed bottle, it can be stored for twelve months in a dark place. After opening the wine is recommended to store no more than three days. To extend the shelf life of the alcoholic product can be put in the fridge, after closing well with a stopper. Also, it is recommended to pour the drink into a small container in order to prevent oxidation.

How to drink white semi-dry wine?

Drink white semi-dry wine needs to be chilled. Its temperature should not be lower than twelve degrees. Such exquisite alcohol perfectly harmonizes with lean fish (except for herring), as well as with poultry and game, cooked with a sweet and sour sauce.

All sorts of cheeses, seafood and pate are perfect for this grape drink.  Also, this wine is drunk with fruit and some vegetables.

It is not recommended to use this drink with spicy snacks, as well as with salads seasoned with table vinegar. Not in harmony with white semi-dry wine and nuts, as they have astringent properties. Tomatoes, spinach, asparagus, sorrel - these vegetables are also not combined with this product.

Dried fruits harmonize well with white semi-dry wine. They can be dried apricots, raisins, dried pineapple and more.

If a grape drink is served for dessert, then it is advisable to drink it with cakes, ice cream, chocolate products and other similar delicacies.

Benefit and harm

The benefits of white semi-dry wine is undeniable. However, this is only if you drink a grape drink in moderate quantities (not more than one glass per day).

This product has the following properties:

• prevents the occurrence of blood clots;
• increases immunity protection;
• improves blood formation;
• stimulates the exchange of minerals in the body;
• helps fight viral diseases;
• improves memory;
• increases appetite.

An interesting fact is that if a few drops of such wine are introduced into ordinary water, then after sixty minutes it will acquire disinfectant properties, including antiseptic and disinfectant.

Keep in mind that with unlimited consumption of grape drink can cause significant harm to the body. First of all, it will have a bad effect on the nervous system, as well as on the liver and kidneys. During pregnancy and breastfeeding alcohol is better to give up.   People with pancreatitis and ischemic heart disease are also not recommended to drink wine.

White semi-dry wine is an exquisite alcoholic drink with a harmonious taste and aftertaste, delicate color and rich fruit aroma. Unlike other varieties of alcohol, this grape product can not just be drunk, but enjoy every sip!

Wine consumed in small doses can improve a person’s well-being and even have a positive effect on health. For example, white wine can be used to prevent cancer, and red wine can be used to regulate blood pressure. In order to make a quality and suitable drink, it is necessary to remember that dry white wine is optimally combined with vegetable, fish dishes, white meat and mushrooms. Red dry - with grilled meat. And wine, although it can be served to the main dishes, also successfully emphasizes the taste of desserts, fruits.

Dry wine - how to get it

Dry wines are made from grape juice by fermentation. The composition additionally does not add sugar, so the taste of the drink is light and delicate. For the manufacture of dry wine choose juice first. The taste impression of such an alcoholic beverage will be a bit tart, it is a pleasant sourness. It is she who is able to express the aroma from the grape variety used for the production of dry wine.

In dry wines, the sugar content should not exceed 1%. There are also drinks with zero sugar content, the strength of the wine will not be higher than 11%. The ripening of dry wine takes about 3-4 months, during which time the wine becomes self-luminous and acquires a fine bouquet.

By color, dry red wines have garnet, ruby ​​shades, and white wines are similar in color to golden champagne. Dry dry wine has a fruity aroma.

Semi-dry wine - what's the difference

Semi-dry wine is distinguished by taste neutrality, this drink seems to stand between sweet and sour, so these wines will be appropriate in combination with almost any dish. Unlike dry wines, semi-dry varieties leave a slightly sweet aftertaste.

The production of semi-dry wines is based on partial fermentation of sugars, alcohol is not added to the mass. The process of fermentation of the material is stopped when the percentage of sugar content does not exceed 2.5%. Then fragrant drink matures within a month in a closed container, the strength of the wine during this period does not increase. It averages from 9 to 14%. Therefore, semi-dry wine is ideal for family feasts.

Like a semi-sweet wine, dry and semi-dry wine is not suitable for long-term storage - they do not improve the flavor bouquet over time, unlike dessert drinks. These table wines with subtle aromas and smells are able to deliver true pleasure to connoisseurs of high-quality alcoholic beverages.

Surprisingly, the overwhelming majority of the main table wines, which are produced all over the world, and which we enjoy during meals are dry, including dry white, rosé and, of course, red wines. How dry and saturated will be red winelargely depends on the grade winehail, features and location winecity ​​ruler, as well as the age of the wine.

Instruction

For meat dishes, dried meat, as well as spicy food suitable Tempranillo (Tempranillo). Select wine  long excerpts from this famous spanish winehail This variety prevails in most varied classic red wines of Spain. Being young, Tempranillo is soft with a fruity flavor. Aged for some time, it acquires the characteristic aroma of herbs, red berries and spices.

Italian dishes, as well as any others containing tomato sauce, will complement the very dry red wine  - Chianti (Chianti). Also, try it with fried chicken or dishes containing a lot of basil or sage.

If you are looking for more bitter red wine, pay attention to grenache (grenache). It perfectly set off barbecue, chicken, sausages and seafood.

Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabarnet Sauvignon) - Spicy wine  with a strong aroma. Combine it with fatty meats, cheeses, and foods containing heavy sauces.

Helpful advice

Take part in wine tasting to get an idea of ​​its varieties, learn to understand and understand the nuances, set your preferences. It will also help to better understand the combinations of drinks with various dishes.

An alternative to tasting can be a visit to a specialty liquor store and a thorough consultation with its specialist.

Sources:

• Wine Tastings Guide
• choose dry red wine

Choosing a good white semi-dry wine with the current assortment offered by stores is not at all easy. Well, if you have a manufacturer, which you prefer, or a favorite brand of this drink. But if there are none, then a lot of time can be spent searching for “golden nectar”. What should the customer focus on - packaging, composition, or region of manufacture? Are there any external signs of a good white semi-dry wine?

With the right choice of wine can be a real pearl of the table. To do this, first of all, you need to take into account a number of recommendations regarding combinations of products and wines. So, white wine belongs to the category of canteens. Therefore, it should be served at a meal, traditionally, with vegetables, fish and white meat.

If you want to pamper guests with several types of wines, it is advisable to adhere to this rule: first served red wines, and then white. It is better not to "lower" the degree of alcoholic beverage.

Beautiful bottle - good wine?

The first thing that attracts our attention is the appearance of the product. Against its background, sometimes even the price fades, and we are ready to overpay only for decorating the table with a beautiful bottle. However, bright is not a quality guarantee. Neither the shape of the bottle, nor the color of the glass, nor the concave bottom are signs of good wine. All this, of course, may later play a role in the overall assessment of the product. However, we focus primarily on the taste of the drink. Therefore, so that the joy of buying a beautiful and expensive bottle is not replaced by disappointment from its contents, at the stage of choosing wine you need to be guided by the data indicated on the label.

What will the label tell?

First, you need to pay attention to the characteristics of the wine. White semi-dry should "fit" in the following indicators: from 9 to 12% and from 1 to 2.5 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters. Be sure to see if the label is on the manufacturer, better if there is also data on the region of production. If the wine is brought from abroad, then the “passport of wine”, as the label is often called, must contain the contact details of the importer for. However, the decisive factor when choosing a wine, as a rule, is its varietal. And here it makes no sense to advise: there is no companion to the taste and color. If you are a novice in the selection of white semi-dry wine, you can try several types of it, made from one grape variety, and then switch to wines with mixed varietal compositions. And so, gradually, decide on their preferences. At the same time you should not focus on the year of harvest. In some countries, this number on the label of table wines does not indicate a completely legitimate basis. Well, of course, there should be no artificial additives in the wine. The exception is a small amount of sulfur, but manufacturers are allowed to add this chemical to avoid oxidation of the product.

The sediment at the bottom of a bottle of table wine may indicate that the drink was stored improperly or non-compliance with production technologies. If you notice sediment, look for relevant information on the label.

Is the price tag a quality indicator?

In Russian stores you can hardly find wine with the above data on the label and at a price lower than 250-300 rubles. Imported wines are usually more expensive. Too low price should alert you, because cheap wine can ruin the impression of carefully prepared dishes, and, as a result, become a source of unpleasant emotions for both the hosts of the evening and for the whole company. But sincere conversations over a bottle of good wine are priceless.

Sources:

• La cucina del corriere della sera

The only difference between dry and semi-dry wine is the sugar content. Where did such names for wines come from? After all, sugar is not a liquid. The definition of "dryness" is one of the allegorical comparisons in the terminology of winemakers. You can explain how dry wine differs from semi-dry wine by a simple example.

Dry and semi-dry wines: what is the difference?

Compared to sweet wine, about half the amount of semi-dry sugar. There is almost no sugar in dry wine, it seems to be “dried up”. There are wines, and completely devoid of sugar, for example, "super-dry" champagne brut.

At the same time, they take into account only the sugar that was contained in the grapes for the preparation of the wort, the original fermentation substance.

Wine-making technologies make it possible to obtain drinks with a higher or lower concentration of natural sugar. They are characterized by astringency, sourness, pleasant aroma and aftertaste.

Light wines (red, white, pink) with a low percentage of alcohol to the volume of liquid (up to 11%) are often defined as "table".

How to drink wine?

In the use of wines and strong alcohol there is a fundamental and gastronomic difference. It is difficult to imagine such that salted cucumber was washed down with vodka. On the contrary, strong drinks, which take breath, it is customary to have a snack. But the wine will certainly drink food. Drinking a wine glass in one gulp is considered bad form.

By the way, the ancient Greeks, who had been cultivating a wine vine for thousands of years, considered Eastern nomads barbarians not only because of differences in language and faith. The ancient inhabitants of Greece watched with surprise and contempt as the barbarians drank the wine undiluted and drained the bowl in one sip.

Drink wine and without any food, enjoying small sips. Connoisseurs believe that during wine tasting, food prevents taste buds from “telling” about all the nuances of the aromatic content of the glass. Many gourmets are content with only a small piece of unleavened biscuit cookies or nuts for wine.

What is served wine?

• For semi-dry wines characteristic sweetish fruity aftertaste. They kind of "hint" that they will be good fruit and dessert sweets.
• Sour dry white wines set off the taste of vegetables, fish, mushrooms, well with white meat of poultry (chicken, turkey).
• Dry red can be served with grilled meat (game, lamb, beef, pork).

Feature of wine glasses

A variety of glasses for wine can be a dead end. But this many-sidedness of glasses that adorns the serving of a feast is not at all a whim of designers or an invention of snobs.

For table wines, a glass shape was invented, resembling a spring tulip bud. Such a glass, tapering towards the mouth, contributes to the concentration of the aroma emitted by the drink.

This form is so successful that it retains the smell for a long time even in an empty glass.

The long leg, for which you need to hold the glass, protects from touching your palm to its walls. So the wine longer keeps the ideal temperature (+12 ° C) for full disclosure of the bouquet.

Among wine lovers, there is an opinion that dry wine is a drink in which neither water nor sugar is added. Professionals have their gradation. They classify wines according to the stage of completion of the alcoholic process of fermentation of the wort and its transformation into the final product. Table or dry wine is the main result of the work of specialists. It is from it that a wide range of branded, ordinary, as well as collectible drinks is obtained.

According to the French scientist chemist Louis Pasteur, who stood at the origins of immunology and microbiology, dry wine is the most pure, useful and healthy product. This natural drink contains in its composition produced from a percentage of which ranges from nine to fourteen. According to its chemical composition, dry wines are a complex product. In addition to water and ethyl alcohol, they contain valuable organic acids for the body, as well as glucose, fructose, vitamins, enzymes and mineral elements.

Modern scientists have shown that the constant intake of dry wine, if it is within reasonable limits, prevents the occurrence of diseases of blood vessels and heart muscle. This ability of a grape drink is related to the content of biologically active elements in it - quartzine and flavanoids. (dry) has the ability to prevent the development of cancer and diabetes. It boosts purifies blood and increases longevity. All these processes occur due to the active ingredients of the drink, which are powerful antioxidants.

Dry wines are classified according to the types of grapes used for their preparation. The drink can be obtained by fermentation of juice varieties of Cabernet, Lambrusco, Merlot, Sauvignon, Allianico, Negrett and others. In this case, experts refer it to the group of red dry wines.

The final product of the fermented juice can be obtained from white, red or pink varieties. It will be classified as if the skin was previously removed from the berries, and the resulting juice had almost no color. In this case, such varieties as Riesling, Tokay, Vernacha, Greco, Chardonnay, Muscat and others are used.

The assortment list of dry wines is divided into:

1. Ordinary. They are not allowed to stand and are considered ready for use immediately after yeast residues have been removed, the fermentation process has been completed, filtration and clarification have been performed.

2. Vintage. These drinks are aged for a certain period exceeding one year. The production of these wines can be made from several or from one

And finally, collectible. These products are held in the wine storage multi-year exposure.

As everyone knows, wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the alcoholic fermentation of grape juice. In the original wines fortress will be up to sixteen percent, and fortified, up to twenty-two.

How to choose and what wine to serve is the whole art. To be able to determine the variety and quality of wine is not a simple problem, but when it is fully developed, the choice of wine will not be more difficult. Why are some types of wines called dry? Many can guess that this is due to the use, a person will feel a dry taste. Perhaps this is true, but this is just a guess. And what is the feature of semi-dry wine? What are the differences between dry and semi-dry wine? And what are the advantages of each of them? First, consider these two types of grape drink.

Semi-dry wine and its features

Most often, this wine is chosen for the ladies, or some dinner. Semi-dry wine is primarily valued for its pleasant aftertaste, beautiful and elegant color and pleasant aroma. When choosing a wine, it should be remembered that semi-dry wine, unlike dry wine, retains some amount of sugar, from about five to thirty grams per liter of grape drink. This is due to partial digestion.

When this drink was just being born, there were no devices in the world that could stop fermentation. And for this reason, winemakers who wanted to get a semi-dry wine, harvested the latest crop of berries. Later, in some countries, people picked berries with mold, which also gave a special taste to the drink, or waited for the first frost.

Presently fermentation is stopped by special cars. They either stop the heating of the wort, or cool it. This all helps to keep a certain percentage of sugar in wine. The percentage of alcohol in such wines ranges from nine to thirteen percent.

After that, the wine is given to "ripen". This is done so that many of the substances in the wine go into the right state. To do this, the drink is closed in large closed containers for about a month. Although it is insisted for so long, the amount of alcohol does not increase.

This wine is most often served with fillets, fish, desserts. It helps to complement the wonderful taste of semi-dry wine.

The very first alcoholic beverage in the world was dry wine. At that time, fermentation machines did not exist, and so the wine insisted for a very long time. This contributed to the complete disappearance of sugar in the composition of the drink. Yes, there were cases when the wine came out sweeter, but this was due to the late harvest. This drink is already considered a semi-dry wine.

People used dry wine with pleasure, and even nowadays it is considered the most popular and most useful. Now it occupies almost the entire world market for the sale of wine. Of course, there are many types of dry wine, but it is judged by the state of the wine industry as a whole.

Dry wine is suitable for many dishes at the table, it will decorate every taste, and most importantly, that it is also useful, helps to improve well-being. And with all these properties, the drink is still very quickly excreted from the body.

To summarize, it is unlikely that some kind of alcoholic beverage can be compared with a good dry wine in qualities that are good for health. For that matter, it is better to give preference to red wine, it contains as many useful properties as possible.

Some facts about dry wine

1. Dry wine contains a very low percentage of sugar. Usually it is no more than 0.3 percent.
2. White varieties of such wines contain a slight acidity, which makes them taste special. And the red varieties are the strongest.
3. Dry red wine should be served at room temperature. Then it reveals all its taste. But white wine prefers more low temperatures.

Differences between dry and semi-dry wine

As you have already noticed, the main difference between wines is the sugar content. Many lovers often argue about the taste of this drink. Most of them say that the matter is in grapes, but this is the same thing. Each variety has not only its own taste, but also its own percentage of sugar content in the berry itself.

In general, dry wine contains about four grams of sugar per liter, when semi-dry contains from four to forty-five grams per liter of wine. If you choose the most powerful wine, you should remember that the level of sweetness in the drink is directly proportional to the strength of the grape drink. Dry wine in this will be weak, and semi-dry - more robust.

The grape variety plays a big role in the color of the grape drink. It should be remembered that red wine, whom it was not, will always contain more sugar than white. For example, if you prefer dry wine, but do not like a sour taste, then you should choose red wine. White wine in this case will be more sour.

Differences of dry and semi-dry wines

1. The strength of dry wines will not exceed eleven percent, while that they contain only one percent sugar. A semi-dry wine contains from three to eight percent sugar. However, their fortress will be from twelve to fourteen percent.
2. Dry wines are more useful than semi-dry wines. And if you take a dry red wine, it will be even better.
3. If you choose a wine for the holiday, it is better to give preference to semi-dry wines than dry ones. Although it is useful, but not everyone loves it.

A dry wine fortress can not be higher than eleven percent, if written more, then this should take a closer look and leave this wine. Dry and semi-dry wines should be drunk not to get drunk, but to enjoy the taste and aroma and get maximum pleasure.