Hello friends. I hope you had an exceptional weekend. Today's topic focuses on how to choose a good wine. How many of you have found yourselves needing to choose the wine for that special meal or dinner and don't know which one is the best or the right one? Sometimes we end up basing our choice on the price, and at other times on the region where the wine comes from, with Chilean, French, or local wines being the most purchased because we consider them to be the best. This is incorrect, and that's why I want to provide you with a very simple guide to select the wine that is most suitable for you. Classifications The variety of wines is very broad. There are not only red and white wines. We can also find rosé, sparkling, fortified, sweet, young, table reserves, oaked, among others. The wines are categorized according to their type of production and legislation in each country where they are produced. It is recommended to start by choosing a white wine and a red wine from the most well-known classifications in the world, whether it's a Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc, and this way you can taste the flavors to know which one, according to your palate, is the best. To understand the flavors, it is always recommended to pair the food with dry wines and save the sweet ones for desserts and fruits. Another important point to consider is the age, as young wines offer more fruity flavors and are usually more friendly for those beginning to venture into the world of wines. Those aged wines provide more complex flavors and aromas, as having been stored in barrels for many years has allowed such a situation.

Important note: Always start tasting wines with a lower alcohol content.

Types of Grapes

• Cabernet is one of the most well-known grape varieties. The wine is an intense red with the scent of plum and offers a very subtle herbaceous flavor.
• Merlot is a variety of red grape. Its wine is characterized by being aromatic and fleshy, as well as very fine.
• Chardonnay is a white grape variety. The wines produced from this vine are pale yellow and their flavor concentrates fruity aromas.
• Malbec is a variety of red grapes. It is a wine of intense purple color and a vigorous flavor with earthy notes.
• Finally, it is important to know that there is no better or worse wine, although certifications may help. What is important is that you know what you are drinking.

Gourmet Recipes Here is a brief list of gourmet recipes that you can consider for a delicious dinner or meal, and pair it with a good wine. Take note.

Filete Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce	Pasta with Asparagus and Goat Cheese	Salmon Fillet with Asian Sauces
Salmon with Pistachio Crust	Gratinated Artichoke Hearts	Shrimp Skewers