What Makes a Good Wine?
Wine is an elegant and sophisticated alcoholic beverage perfect for gatherings, relaxation, and more. Finding a good wine can be considered opinion-based, but several characteristics align with the definition of “good.” Keep reading to gain insight as we explore the primary characteristics of this beloved beverage.
A Wine’s Sweetness
A wine’s sweetness is a characteristic that can be distinguished right from the first sip. Everyone has a different sensitivity when it comes to tasting wines. If you experience a tingling sensation after taking a sip, the wine is likely sweet. Sweet wines tend to contain a high level of residual sugar, whereas dry wines have their sugars converted into alcohol during the fermentation process.
A Wine’s Acidity
For those unfamiliar with wines, their acidity provides them with a distinguishable sharpness. Wines containing high acidity are usually tart and come across as lighter and less heavy than low-acidity wines. A wine is considered to be well-balanced when it has perfect balances of acidity, sweetness, and tannin. Want to know how you can identify acidity? A wine will be considered acidic when you experience a tingling sensation on the sides of your tongue.
A Wine’s Tannin
Many people mistake wines high in tannin for dry wines due to mouth dryness. Tannin provides bitterness compounds to wine, inserting a balance and structure to make it last longer. It can be self-evident when a wine is high in tannin because your mouth can begin feeling dry, leaving a bitter taste. Fun fact! Tannins can help break down meat proteins when consumed.
A Wine’s Alcohol Percentage
Alcohol percentages in wine create a lasting impact on its character and classification. The average alcohol percentage is usually 11%—13% but can be as low as 5% or as high as 20%. The truth is that everyone perceives and tastes alcohol differently. It doesn’t matter if wine is sweet or bitter; most of our perceptions regarding wine evolve through genetics. Wines with higher alcohol percentages contain a bolder flavor, whereas wines with lower alcohol percentages feel lighter.
A Wine’s Body
A wine’s body is comprised of texture, taste, and weight. You can tell if a wine is considered “full-bodied” if its taste lingers in your mouth for over 30 seconds. A wine’s body can help determine which foods pair best with it. Lighter-bodied wines align with light foods, and full-bodied wines align with heavy foods.
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