Wine is the goodness that allures people in happiness. When you think of wine, Italian wine is known to be the best in the business. But here, we will focus on a particular town, where the earth bleeds wine, Tuscany.
Tuscans
are known for their viniculture. It has been in their tradition for over 3000
years. There are different types of wines, various flavors but what steals the
show, are the full-bodied red wines, also known as super Tuscans.
This
Tuscan star owes its success to a particular red berry- Sangiovese grape. Yes,
the ultimate king of Tuscany. Being born on a hillside, the Sangiovese grapes
receive the major benefit of direct sunlight. When the sip touches your palate,
the flavor explodes like a berry blast. The characteristic red wine from
Tuscany will give the perfect acidity. Not to be confused with alcohol, it
means a sensation on the front and sides of the tongue.
With
sweetness at the tip of the tongue, there needs to be something bitter too.
Hence, tannins come in the picture. It is required to add bitterness to the
wine. Along with that, it gives texture and balances the components of the
drink.
Dry
red wine.
Most
commonly had, a dry red wine means there is no residual sugar in the drink.
With continuous fermentation, the yeast has dominated the drink and is not
sweet. The best dry wine experience is with meats and cheese. One of the best
seller from Tuscany, it produces a strong aroma of leather, tobacco, stone
fruits and cherries. The best way to age the dry wine is with tannin core or
oak barrels.
The cellar visit during the wine tour and
tasting, holds a billiard of different varieties of wine, red wine in
particular. For wine tasting, the host usually offers to choose one from young
wines and one from red wine. The three choices are all dry red wines, with a
strong brilliant ruby red color. The most commonly used variety is Sangiovese
grapes and merlot grapes.
A Chianti Classico consists of 80% Sangiovese the
remaining 20% can be Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and red Colorino. These
organic beauties are cultured for 8 months to 1 year in bottle before selling.
There are no enough ways to describe the flavor this wine adds to the palate.
There are different ways to savor, some like it
young while others might like the fermented version better. Either way, it has
been winning hearts with its versatile nature and accessibility. There are so
many varieties, choosing the best will always be trouble. If you haven’t tried
to visit Tuscany and blend in nature.
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