Dec 11 2009
Types Of Wine
Different Types of Wine Explained
There are a dazzling range of different types of wine available to purchase. So much wine, in fact, that it takes over 20 million acres of vineyards maintained in a number of countries just to produce the market demand!
With so many types of wine available, making sure you have selected the right type one for your occasion can be a tricky task.
If you’ve ever taken a trip to your local wine merchant, you will realise just how overwhelming the choice can be. Daunting enough to make you promptly walk back out, and scold yourself for not being better prepared, perhaps? Don’t worry, we have all been there!
There are three main types of wine, which are white wine, red wine, and rosé. Each group is then defined by dry and sweet. There are other terms involved, but dry and sweet are the main too. These two terms refer to the sugar content present in the wine. Naturally, a sweet wine is self explanatory. The sugar content in the final product is relatively high. The definition of a dry wine is a wine with a residual sugar content of 1.4% or less. Here’s a brief look at the types of wine available in the various different colors and tastes.
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White Wine
For sweet or dry white wine, types of wine include Chardonnay (works well with chicken or fish), sauvignon blanc (good accompaniment for salads), Muscat (best enjoyed and appreciated on it’s own merits, without food), Riesling and Pinot Gris (also known as Pino Grigio).
Red Wine
For sweet or dry red wine, types of wine include White Zinfandel (don’t be fooled by the name, this is a red wine, but is much lighter in colour through the fermenting process), port (perfect with pudding!), Merlot (a classic that even beginners will have heard of), Chianti, an Italian red, and Shiraz which suits spicy dishes. You will find most types of wine, when it comes to red at least, will be dry rather than sweet.
Rosé Wine
Different production techniques lead to many to different types of wine when it comes to rosé. Rosé can vary wildly in colour, from anything to a subtle pink and orange colour, to a deep salmon pink. Beware of bright rosé wines, they are often poor tasting. If you’re looking for a rosé wine, you might consider purchasing Granache, Camay or Cinsault.
With so many different types of wine, it is fair to say a rule of thumb has been developed to help you choose the right wine for your occasion. White wine suits fish and seafood, reds really compliment red meat, and rosé wines work well with poultry dishes. Sangria wine is an excellent party drink, and can be made from a mix of red or white wine with various fruits.
If you would like to try several different types of wine in order to get to know them better, I recommend joining an online wine club. You will be able to order mixed cases of various wines to be delivered direct to your door.
