Do you really like wine but don't know exactly how to check if it's good? It's clear that it all starts with personal taste, and if you find the wine delicious, then that's what matters. However, there is a whole science behind wine tasting. Today we will tell you the steps to know the quality of each grape fermentation so that you can distinguish between good wines and average ones and even host a tasting with your friends at home.

Tasting wine involves three specific procedures that you should use with your eyes, your nose, and your palate. Here we explain it:

1. Appearance

Red: if the color is dense and dark, then the wine will have a strong and deep flavor; if, on the contrary, it looks watery, you will know that the wine will be light and not very alcoholic.

White: A lighter white means that the wine is dry, not very fruity, and not sweet; on the other hand, if it is a greenish white, you will know that this wine will be citrusy and slightly acidic with fruity notes. In both cases, you should take your glass and swirl it in a circular motion. This helps you see how the wine slides inside the glass. If it takes time to drop and the droplets are thick and fall slowly, then it is a wine aged for a long time with a deep flavor. If, on the contrary, the droplets slide quickly down the glass, then you have a light and watery wine that may not be as rich.

2. Aroma

It is said that memories enter through the nose, and in the case of wine, this is very true.

Red: if when smelling inside the glass you perceive a hint of chocolate, cherries, or almost an earthy scent, it means that this wine has aged for a long time since its notes are of dark fruits and heavy ingredients. If the smell is saltier and lighter, you will know that this wine was produced near the sea. White: a smell of vanilla, hazelnuts, or peach tells you that the wine you are drinking is very sweet, fruity, and has aged for a good time. If, on the contrary, the smell is dry, almost sour, and acidic, you will be drinking a dry wine with a higher alcohol percentage. In both cases, there are no mistakes; everyone may associate different things with the aroma of wine, simply because smells remind us of different situations in our lives, and that is perfectly fine.

Wine Tips

• As a general rule, pair red wine with red meats and stews, while white wine goes with fish, white pasta, and seafood.
• Don’t focus too much on the age of the wine; there are many young wines that are very rich and fresh made from quality grapes; age is just a number.
• No wine tastes the same as the previous one; even two from the same brand and year have evolving flavors, which is why it is so intriguing to the palate.
• Never cook with a wine you wouldn’t drink; that is a rule that cannot be forgotten.
• Spanish and French wines are very good, but the recent production from Valle de Guadalupe is exceptional. Try to taste more Mexican wines.

 

Recipes

Now, if you don’t just want to taste the wine but also cook with it, here are some delicious recipes that include this legendary drink.

Mussels in Wine Sauce: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/pescados-y-mariscos/mejillones-en-salsa-de-vino

Beef with Red Wine Sauce: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/res-con-salsa-de-vino-tinto

Red Wine Gelatin with Strawberries: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/postres/gelatina-de-vino-tinto-con-fresas