Some people say that watermelon and air conditioner are must-haves in summer, but for wine lovers, if you can drink cold, sweet and sour wine, that is the true meaning of making summer happiness soar.
If you want to spend a fresh and unrestrained summer, master the following points and let the bursts of aroma awaken your taste buds.
1. Acidity matters
In terms of flavoring, acid can neutralize excessive sweetness, greasy, and oil, making the overall flavor more light and three-dimensional. The same is true for tasting red wine in summer. Just the right amount of acidity can bring vigor and refreshing to the wine, making its flavor more vivid and balanced.
2. Too strong tannins are not suitable
As a unique substance of wine, tannin not only adds astringency to wine, but also builds a "skeleton" for wine. However, with the improvement of winemaking technology in recent years, many wineries are now able to produce full-bodied and fine tannins. In addition, after moderate aging of red wine, the tannins will gradually soften and become smoother.
3. Choice of barrel flavor
The type, size, age, and even handling of oak barrels can all affect the flavor of a wine. Traditional winemaking techniques such as French Bordeaux wine and Spanish Rioja wine are used to aging in oak barrels with a relatively high proportion. On the one hand, the flavor of local grape varieties can compete with the aroma of oak barrels; on the other hand, it can soften the tough tannins. These wines are perfect with full-bodied, sauced meat dishes or grilled dishes. However, these wines can be a bit cloying when the weather is too hot.
Which wines are suitable for drinking in summer? Generally speaking, Pinot Noir recommended for drinking in summer, because in terms of flavor and taste, Pinot Noir has more significant acidity, and at the same time has fruity aromas of cherries, strawberries and raspberries, just smelling it makes people salivate .
