White Wine, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine (including Champagne),Dessert Wine, and Fortified Wine.
Within each of these categories will be several specific grape types. A wine’s character and flavor will be determined by the specific grape varietal grown and how those grapes are treated throughout the wine making process.Reading wine grape descriptions will be very helpful.Tasting the different types of wines is the best way to distinguish one from the other.Shopping for wine and becoming familiar with wine labels will also help you learn about the different wine types.
In the United States, wines are usually referred to by the type or variety of grape (varietal) grown to produce them.For example, you’ll see the words “Chardonnay” written on the label.Many wines are a combination or “blend” of two or more grape varietals. Legally, the label only has to reveal the name of a single grape varietal if at least 75% of the wine is made from that one grape type.The other 25% of the wine can be made from one or more other grape varietals and those do not have to be listed.However, many US wine makers voluntarily list all grape varietals used in a wine blend on their label.
In Europe, wines are generally named for the region (appellation) that a wine's grapes are grown in, not for the grape.Where a wine is grown, by whom it is grown, and the type of soil it is grown in are just as important as the type of wine grapes grown. However, this makes it difficult to tell which wine grape(s) are used in the production of that wine.As you begin to enjoy European wines, become familiar with the various wine growing regions and wine producers. You'll not only learn about the quality of that region and producer, you’ll learn what type of grapes are grown there and used in the production of their wines. Perhaps you are familiar with Burgundy from the region of Bourgogne in France this wine is made with Pinot Noir grapes, and Chianti from the region of Chianti in Tuscany, Italy this wine is made with Sangiovese grapes.
Wine Tasting Guide
This wine tasting guide will teach you how to taste wine, whether you are planing a wine tasting party or a wine tasting trip, or you simply want to become more informed. Please keep informed that everyone's olfactory senses
and taste buds do perceive wine in a slightly different way. Wine is an acquired taste, and your appreciation of wine will increase the more you taste and understand its subtle complexities. You will want to taste the lighter, sweeter wines first and the heavier, drier wines last. This way, the heavier wines don't overwhelm your senses and distort the taste of the lighter wines.
A great place to taste wine is at a winery. It's also a place where wine etiquette is important.
Don’t feel you have to know a lot about wine to visit a winery. As a matter of fact, a winery is an excellent place to learn about wines.Most wineries will have knowledgeable staff to assist you. Don’t hesitate to let them know you’re a new wine drinker and are trying to determine what you like and what you don’t like. Winery staff will be more than happy to explain the different wines and styles.While wine tasting, it is perfectly acceptable to discard wine you don’t like. All tasting rooms will supply a receptacle for you to pour the wine you don’t care for into. It’s also acceptable to ask for another small taste of a wine you weren't able to completely understand the first time. It is not good wine etiquette, however, to ask for a second pour on every wine. If you find a wine you like, it’s in much better taste to purchase a full glass
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