Making Red Wine
 |
US $1.65
How Red Wine is Made
Among the many types of wine available, red wine is among the best. There are many types of red wine available, although most are made using the same methods. This very exhilarating type of wine is made from black grapes, drawing their color from the skins of the grapes.
During the beginning stages of making red wine, the grapes that have been picked are put into a crusher. Here, the crusher will gently break the skins of the grapes. Depending on what type of wine is being made and the tannin that's required, the stalks will either be used or discarded at this point. Next, the grapes are put into a fermentation vat with the skins. This can be a long process, taking several weeks to complete. If a higher temperature is used, more tannin and color will be extracted from the grapes.
When making soft wines, the whole grapes are fermented using sealed vats. The carbon dioxide that becomes trapped in the sealed vats ferment the grapes under pressure, which is normally a quick process, taking only a few days. Keep in mind, the color and tannin content of the wine is based on how long the fermenting process takes. If the fermenting process takes a long time, the wine will generally hold more flavor and color.
The remaining bulk of the grapes will go through a press, being crushed to create a tannic wine. Sometimes, this tannic wine is added with a free run wine in order to add a bit more structure to the wine blend. Both the press and vat wine are then mixed and transferred to either tanks or barrels for a second fermentation. The second fermentation will take the longest, although it brings out the quality and taste from the wine.
All types of fine red wine will spend a minimum of a year in the barrels. Some types of red wine will spend a lot more time in the barrels, possibly several years. Red wine is also fine tuned with egg whites, which will suspend the yeast and other solids found in the wine downwards, before the wine is racked, filtered, and eventually bottled. Once the wine has been bottled, it is then shipped off and sold. Some wine however, will be stored for a period of time in the bottle before it is offered for sale.
The time a wine spends in the bottle is very important, although not every wine needs to spend a lot of time in the bottle. The more complex and more expensive types of red wine will benefit the most from aging in the bottle, to preserve flavor and color. The simple types of red wine however, don't need to spend much time at all in the bottle.
About the Author
Information on cordyline plant can be found at the Gardening Central site.
|
|
Making Wine $49.99 Making Wine - Giclee Print |
|
|
Wine Making $26.99 Marilyn Hageman Wine Making - Art Print |
|
|
The Red Wine Diet $17 Wine is good for you, and we finally know why. Wine drinkers are less prone to heart disease, diabetes, and dementia than non- wine drinkers. But what exactly is it about wine that keeps us healthy? Which is better for you, a California Cabernet or Syrah from the south of France? How can you choose wines that both suit your tastes and benefit your health? In a landmark study, Roger Corder revealed that compounds called procyanidins are the key components of wine for preventing illness. Now, in The Red Wine Diet, he argues that drinking the right kinds of red wine and eating procyanidin-rich foods such as dark chocolate, apples, and berries can help us live to a ripe old age-while enjoying all the pleasures of life. Corder's own tests show that, as a result of grape variety, wine-making style, and other factors, some red wines contain much higher levels of procyanidins than others. With a unique personal rating system, he describes the most beneficial wines he's found to date. And to round out his lifestyle plan, he includes fifty delicious recipes featuring foods that are high in procyanidins. Corder's prescription is an easy pill to swallow: Drink red wine every day and live a long and healthy life. |
|
|
Red Red Wine $10 Red Red Wine - UB40 |
|
|
Red Wine $34.99 Red Wine - Giclee Print |
|
|
Red Wine or White Wine $19.99 Red Wine or White Wine - Premium Poster |
|
|
Wine Science $139 Understand the three pillars of wine science---- grape culture, wine production, and sensory evaluation-- in the third edition of this bestselling title. Author Ronald Jackson takes readers on a scientific tour into the world of wine by detailing the latest discoveries in this exciting industry. From grape anatomy to wine and health, this book includes coverage of material not found in other enology or viticulture texts including details on cork and oak, specialized wine making procedures, and historical origins of procedures. Jackson uniquely breaks down sophisticated techniques, allowing the reader to easily understand wine science processes. NEW to this edition: * Extensive revision and additions on: chemistry of red wine color, origin of grape varietyies, wine language, significance of color and other biasing factors to wine perception, various meanings and significance of wine oxidation * Significant additional coverage on brandy and ice wine production * New illustrations and color photos |
|
|
Wine For Dummies $1.99 Choose good, affordable wines from the United States, Italy, and France. This down-to-earth guide cuts through wine snobbery and tells you what's in, what's out, and what's new in wine. This handy pocket guide covers everything from established and emerging wine regions to instructions on the proper way to sniff wine like an expert. You'll get details on how to remove a cork without making a mess as well as advice for food pairings. Here's to knowing when to serve red, white, or both! |
|
|
Dancing Fairies Making Wine $49.99 Jesus Blasco Dancing Fairies Making Wine - Giclee Print |
|
|
Pulse Bongos Wine Red $49.99 Pulse Bongos Wine Red |
|
|
Red Wine And Promises $10.49 Red Wine And Promises |
|
|
Bordeaux Wine $92.4 A Bordeaux wine is any wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. Average vintages produce over 700 million bottles of Bordeaux wine, although in good vintages, this total can exceed over 900 million, ranging from large quantities of everyday table wine, to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world. 88 of wine produced in Bordeaux is red (called claret in Britain), with notable sweet white wines such as Chateau dYquem, dry whites, ros and sparkling wines (Crmant de Bordeaux) all making up the remainder. Bordeaux wine is made by 10,000 producers or ch teaux from the grapes of 13,000 grape growers. There are 57 appellations of Bordeaux wine. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 114 Publication Date: 2009/11/24 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.27 inches |
|
|
French Cooperage making Wine Barrels $39.99 French Cooperage making Wine Barrels - Giclee Print |
|
|
Pouring Red Wine into Wine Glass $19.99 Steve Lupton Pouring Red Wine into Wine Glass - Photographic Print |
|
|
The Backyard Vintner: An Enthusiast's Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Wine at Home $10.55 Welcome to your own personal wine country, where you will discover recipes and techniques for making and evaluating fine red, white, and rose wines from one of America's finest winemakers. This accessible guide teaches you how to select, grow, and harvest grapes that are suited to your region, and then, how to make authentic artisan wine from them. Included are: Inspiring photographs and how to illustrations that demonstrate techniques for growing grapes and making wine Tips on determining what kind of soil you have, how fertile it is, and which grapes are best suited to it Guides to which types of grapes will grow best in your climate Ideas on making, storing, and appreciating wines for readers at both the professional and nonprofessional level |
|
|
Red Wine (Remix) $10 Red Wine (Remix) - Lee Majors |
