How do you choose red wine? Introducing red wine varieties and recommendations♪

Grapes range in color from black to green, and the color of red wine comes from the color of the grape skin, so it is made from black grapes.

White wine is made from the juice of squeezed grapes, so it is often made from green grapes, but it can also be made from black grapes (the flesh of which has no pigment).

This time, we will introduce the typical grape varieties and characteristics of red wine, as well as wines of "Pinot Noir", "Cabernet Sauvignon" and other varieties in honor of the August and September anniversaries.

Please look for the variety you are interested in or your favorite wine♪

grape varieties

The following are some of the typical grape varieties used for red wine:

cabernet sauvignon
Characterized by deep dark color and rich tannins.

Merlot
Produces wine with a rich, mellow flavor and texture.

pinot noir
It has less tannins than Cabernet, and has both delicacy and strength.

Gamay
Low tannins make for light and fruity wines.

Sangiovese
The wine is deep ruby ​​in color and full of fruit flavors.

cabernet franc
Similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but lighter in flavor.

What is tannin, which is often talked about as a characteristic of taste?

The taste of wine can be broadly divided into five components : sweetness, fruit, acidity, astringency, and bitterness .
Among these, tannins are responsible for the astringent taste you feel when you put wine in your mouth .

Most of the wine contained in wine other than alcohol and water is polyphenols.
Tannin is a type of polyphenol (flavanol) that is abundant in grape stems, seeds, and pericarp.
During fermentation, red pigment is released from the pericarp, and tannins are released from the pericarp and seeds.

The astringent taste of tannins can be thought of as a tactile sensation felt in the mouth, unlike tastes such as aroma and flavor. For this reason, words such as "silky," "velvety," and "grainy" are often used to describe the astringent taste of tannins in wine.

Introducing recommended products for each type

◆ Pinot Noir

◆ Cabernet Sauvignon  

◆ Other varieties of red wine