A Toast To Dry White Wines
Not everyone likes it sweet and red.
That's probably the main reason why dry white wines were invented.
White wines are produced by extracting the juice of the grapes only.
It is believed that they have been discovered sometime in 6000 BC.
White wines are not necessarily white in color.
They could come in pale yellows to deep gold.
The fermentation process and the variety of grapes used affect the color of white wines.
White wines are made to become "dry" during fermentation process by converting the sugar content of the grape's juice into alcohol.
Though a dry white wine's sugar content has been turned into alcohol, the wine could still possibly have sweetness and fruity flavor taste.
The grapes' ripeness can make a wine taste sweet despite the absence of sugar.
The dryness of white wines varies in level.
There are wines that could be really "dry", meaning the grapes' sugar has been completely transformed into alcohol.
Wines could also be medium-dry.
These close to dry wines contain a little amount of residual sugar.
Residual sugar is the grapes' sugar that was left over after fermentation.
Generally, to be considered as dry white wine, the wine's residual sugar should be no more than 1 percent or below.
Because of the fermentation dry white wines undergo, their alcohol content are maximized up to the highest level possible.
Chardonnay is one of the most popular dry white wines being produced in the world.
Chardonnay belongs to the family of Pinot and Gouais Blanc varieties and is believed to be brought by the Romans in France.
The wine's flavor could be that of apple, citrus or butter.
The dry white wine complements well with oysters, seafood dishes with cream sauce, pork, chicken and grilled fish among others.
A bottle of Chardonnay costs $10 to $50 on average.
Another famous dry white wine is Sauvignon Blanc.
It is cultivated in France, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, California, South Africa and Brazil.
The taste of the wine which originated from the southwest of France is usually described as herbaceous, fruity, tropical and aggressive.
Sauvignon Blanc is also known as Fumé Blanc.
The wine goes well with tomatoes, bell peppers, Caesar or Garden salads and Thai dishes to name a few.
Other dry white wines being sold in the market are Riesling, Albariño, Muscadet, Gewürtztraminer, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Grigio.
Dry white wines can stand up with varieties of foods.
Their versatility probably makes them dominate the wine industry.
A glass of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc on the side will surely bring your eating experience into a whole, new, enhanced level.
With dry white wines, you can never go wrong.
That's probably the main reason why dry white wines were invented.
White wines are produced by extracting the juice of the grapes only.
It is believed that they have been discovered sometime in 6000 BC.
White wines are not necessarily white in color.
They could come in pale yellows to deep gold.
The fermentation process and the variety of grapes used affect the color of white wines.
White wines are made to become "dry" during fermentation process by converting the sugar content of the grape's juice into alcohol.
Though a dry white wine's sugar content has been turned into alcohol, the wine could still possibly have sweetness and fruity flavor taste.
The grapes' ripeness can make a wine taste sweet despite the absence of sugar.
The dryness of white wines varies in level.
There are wines that could be really "dry", meaning the grapes' sugar has been completely transformed into alcohol.
Wines could also be medium-dry.
These close to dry wines contain a little amount of residual sugar.
Residual sugar is the grapes' sugar that was left over after fermentation.
Generally, to be considered as dry white wine, the wine's residual sugar should be no more than 1 percent or below.
Because of the fermentation dry white wines undergo, their alcohol content are maximized up to the highest level possible.
Chardonnay is one of the most popular dry white wines being produced in the world.
Chardonnay belongs to the family of Pinot and Gouais Blanc varieties and is believed to be brought by the Romans in France.
The wine's flavor could be that of apple, citrus or butter.
The dry white wine complements well with oysters, seafood dishes with cream sauce, pork, chicken and grilled fish among others.
A bottle of Chardonnay costs $10 to $50 on average.
Another famous dry white wine is Sauvignon Blanc.
It is cultivated in France, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, California, South Africa and Brazil.
The taste of the wine which originated from the southwest of France is usually described as herbaceous, fruity, tropical and aggressive.
Sauvignon Blanc is also known as Fumé Blanc.
The wine goes well with tomatoes, bell peppers, Caesar or Garden salads and Thai dishes to name a few.
Other dry white wines being sold in the market are Riesling, Albariño, Muscadet, Gewürtztraminer, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Grigio.
Dry white wines can stand up with varieties of foods.
Their versatility probably makes them dominate the wine industry.
A glass of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc on the side will surely bring your eating experience into a whole, new, enhanced level.
With dry white wines, you can never go wrong.
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