Red wine, as we all know, is an acquired taste. Are you curious and eager to learn how to drink red wine so that it tastes its best? Myriads of red grapes varietals are out there, and red wine is often classified by its body type. Well, body type means how heavy the wine feels in the mouth.
So, whether you are after a red that is full-bodied, light-bodied or somewhere in the middle, brace yourself up for the fun experience.
The fun of choosing the best red wine in Australia begins with knowing how to pick a wine that tickles your taste bud. Let us discuss the key points you should be mindful of:
If you prefer higher alcohol content reds in your wine, then full-bodied reds are the way to go. They have the highest tannins and often the highest alcohol content, creating a sense of weight on the palette. These kinds of wines are best paired with rich, substantial foods since they are bold enough to hold their own while still letting their flavours shine through.
Want to experience a true sense of refreshment? Nothing can beat the power of light-bodied red wines. They are perfect for white wine drinkers. While they can be drunk alone, you might as well pair them with food, thanks to their lower tannins.
Medium-bodied reds are most people’s favourite as they are not too light, not too bold. They have more tannins than lighter wines but still do not hit you over the head with intense flavour or complex structure.
If you prefer full and light-bodied reds, consider the temperature around you. Full-bodied red wines best complement the types of food and are ideally eaten in winter. They are a little thicker and heavier than light-bodied reds.
On the other hand, light-bodied reds are a great way to enjoy wine in the spring and summer.
If you like an acidic wine, seek one grown in a cool climate or microclimate.
Look for wines from a warm climate or microclimate if you prefer your wine to be less acidic and sweeter.
At Neam Wines Plus, we believe in the importance of aerating wine. If you truly want to take your wine drinking experience to the next level, aerating the wine is a must-do step. Aeration, a process of adding air to the wine, helps open up the authentic aromas and flavours of the wine. For this, you may want to use a traditional decanter (a glass container). Aerating the wine helps to:
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