As the wine became more and more popular through the ages, various governments started slowly implementing laws and guidance's that regulated their classification. Even in the ancient times, Roman winemakers started cataloging all the possible methods for creation and uses of wine, which was greatly improved when winemaking spread beyond Europe. By then, Italian and French governments started implementing strict laws which helped to authenticate traditional wines that were made in specific areas of their countries, or by using specific grapes and techniques.
Classification by color
There are different types of wines and wine styles. Basically wines can be classified into two general categories. They are white wines which are pale and red wines which have the color intensity based on the fermentation time.
Red wines
Red wines are made from red or darker coloured grape varieties. These wines get their colour by allowing the skin of the grapes to get contact with the grape juice during the wine making process. Red wines are available in different varieties and taste. The most popular red wine grapes are：
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acbernet Franc
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Primitivo
White wines
White wines are generally paler in colour and they are typically from white grape varieties. Some white wines are made from red grapes. In such a case the skin of the grapes is not allowed to have any contact with the grape juice. The most popular white wines grapes are:
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Sémillon
Rose wines
Rose wines are something between red and white wines and derive from the red grape varieties. A brief maceration with red grape skins is what gives these wines their colour. The more time that the skins are allowed to macerate, is reflected in a darker shade of pink in the wine. The most popular rose wine grapes are:
Pinot Noir
Grenache
Sangiovese
Primitivo (Zinfadel in the USA)
Recommended Wines
Pregio Sangiovese Superire: The wine has a rich red colour. Intense and fruity, with blackcurrant aromas and hints of spice. Soft tannins, mellow and delicious, with a long finish. Pair well with steak, tomato pasta, and hard cheese.
Juan de Juanes Golden Edition: Noble and elegant deep cherry red. With a purplish glow and a rich bouquet of ripe berries, coming with unique toasted oak aroma. Full-bodied and soft tannins， It's perfect to go with meat, cheese, rice and Spaghetti.
Marco Pointarelli Barbera: Bright red.Pleasant fruity and with aroma of red fruits,Full-bodied and soft tannins, with tangy taste and lingering finish. Excellence with spaghetti and lamb chop.
Keeva Select Merlot: Deep red colour with violet highlight. It has anintense nose of blackberry and dry leaves with a touch of spice. There is a smooth mouth feel, medium body and it is perfectlybalanced. The merlot also works really well being colder than you would typically serve a red wine.
Tintoretto Vino Blanco: Tintoretto Vino Blanco has a light and noblelight golden color. The smell is pleasant, with strong fruit aroma, fresh and charming flower fragrance, and a hint of peach and apricot fruit aroma. The wine is well balanced, with fine tannins, elegant entrance and fresh and natural aftertaste. It is better to match with daily light dishes.
Alfega Lefkos White wine: Apple, pear, tropical fruit flavors and herbs. Rich drupe aroma, especially ripe apricots. Very balanced, creamy texture, but the dominant fruit flavor makes it very refreshing, pleasant acidity, medium and long aftertaste.
Keeva's Select Chardonnay: Pears, pineapples, acacia flowers and delicate vanilla. Shredded green papaya and white nectarinesstrike the palate, rounded off with a delicate hint of citrus. Perfect with seafood and shellfish.
Brilla Prosecco Rose：Light rose colour. Elegant and intense bouquet. Dry, soft and well-balanced on the palate, round and full bodied structure. Perfect as an aperitif but excellent with fish soups,grilled fish.
Check out next weeks article where we will talk more about wine classification and types.
