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There are several types of wine.

• White aging
• White without aging
• Red barrel
• Long aging red
• Young red
• Pinkish

Wine Aromas.

The first thing we must know is that all the aromas and flavors that we perceive in wine are natural and are the product of the grapes with which they were made. (primary scents), the elaboration (secondary aromas) and the subsequent aging (tertiary flavors).

The classic aromas that we can find are:

Wine temperature.

Red wines must be presented with a temperature range that oscillates between 16 and 18ºC so that all its nuances can be preserved and its components are adequately perceived.

The whites, Come in 10 Y 12 C. At lower temperatures the complex aromas of oak are lost.

For rosé wines, it is recommended that the service temperature be between 6 y 8ºC.

The ideal recommended temperature for drinking cava ranges between 5º and 7º.

In which glass does each wine go?

Red wine glass. This cup should look solid, to reflect the strength of a good red wine. The rim is wide enough to allow the wine to breathe. Served at ¾ cup.

Glass for white wine. The stem of this cup is very elongated, to prevent the hand from heating the wine. The container itself is wide and opens upwards. It is ideal to savor the freshness of white wine in the background.

Glass for cava. Its long and narrow design allows to keep the bubbles longer, preventing the gas from this drink from being lost. Remember that cava should be served cold, but don't put it in the freezer.

Now you just have to enjoy a good glass of wine!
Sommelier Gourmet