Compared to red wines, white wines are easy to describe. White wines are golden yellow, derived in color from the juice and skin of light-colored grapes, generally green, gold or yellow. This wine can also be made from red grapes, simply extracting the grape juice instead of the dark pigment of the grape skin. This wine is naturally lighter than red wine and has a fresh fruity taste.
When comparing the tastes of white and red wines, white wines are crisper, sweeter and lighter in texture. Red wines are full-bodied wines with heavier flavors, aromas and textures. White wines, on the other hand, have lighter, more acidic properties and are easier to pair with a variety of foods. Most of the time, white meat and white sauce pair well with white wine. It is also the wine of choice for poultry, seafood and fish dishes, not only for pairing but also for cooking, as white wine is more food-friendly than red wine.
The right way to drink white wine
Considering the wide variety of wine glasses available today, there is a special wine glass to choose from when it comes to serving and drinking white wines. The kind of wine with a narrow and tall glass and a long stem is suitable for white wines. The long handle is designed to avoid hand contact with the glass, which can quickly reduce the temperature of the wine. White wines are best refrigerated at 49-56 degrees Fahrenheit or 9.5-13.3 degrees Celsius. The narrow body of the glass also maintains the taste and crunchiness of the white wine without rapid oxidation. Unlike red wine, which requires a wider body to spin and release rich aromas and flavors, white wine doesn't have that rich character, it actually needs a smaller body to avoid its faint aroma and flavor from spilling out of the glass quickly.
Dessert wine and dry wine
White wines are classified according to sweetness and dryness. Sweet white wines are produced by shortening the process by which sugar is converted into alcohol. Dry is the opposite of sweetness, and the characteristics of dry stem stem not only from its lack of sweetness, but also from its crisp texture and the touch of its taste. It's easy for wine novices to appreciate sweeter wines. In addition, dry white wine is more popular and recommended for cooking.
The popular white wines today are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling produced in the wine regions of the world today. Canada and Germany are likely to produce more sweet wines, while Australia and California are likely to produce more dry white wines. You can find popular white wines at the wine market.
The right way to store wine
In general, all wines must be stored in cool, dark places, without fluctuations in temperature and movement. Any change in temperature must be subtle. Otherwise, the taste will be affected in the process. Wine must also be stored laterally. To do this, you can use a wine rack. The ideal temperature at which wine is stored may vary depending on the type. Red wine should be kept at 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit and white wine should be kept at 49-56 degrees Fahrenheit. When red and white wines are stored together, a stable 55 degrees is the ideal temperature.