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“I want something dry, but not too dry.” Ordering wine tends to sound a lot like this - but, it doesn’t have to.
Correctly ordering a specific type of wine all starts with understanding the different wine styles. So before your next wine tour with Dynasty Limousine, we thought we’d help break down some of the most common white and red wines for you.
Full-Bodied Red Wines
Full bodied red wines have more tannin - a bitter-tasting substance, higher alcohol, and dark fruit flavors like black currant. These wines pair perfectly with bold-flavored foods such as barbeque, Mexican food, and various red meats. Examples: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec.
Full bodied red wines have more tannin - a bitter-tasting substance, higher alcohol, and dark fruit flavors like black currant. These wines pair perfectly with bold-flavored foods such as barbeque, Mexican food, and various red meats. Examples: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec.
Medium-Bodied Red Wines
In between full and light, medium red wines are known as the best “food-friendly” wines. Due to regional differences, the wines in this category will vary in tannin, acidity and red fruit which in turn will create many different flavors. Medium-bodied red wines pair well with spiced and roasted meats, hearty vegetables, and strong flavored spices - cinnamon, fennel, and cumin. Examples: Zinfandel, Merlot, Barbera.
Light-Bodied Red Wines
Wines in this category are much lower in alcohol - perfect for people who don’t want to actually feel like they’re drinking wine. They also have very subtle flavors including a lighter tannin and brighter acidity. These wines pair well with risotto based dishes, chicken and other poultry. Examples: Pinot Noir, Lambrusco, Gamay.
Light-Bodied White Wine
Words like, dry, crisp, and tart are all associated with light-bodied white wines. They are usually best enjoyed within a year or two of the vintage so you can fully enjoy the fruity flavors and high acidity. Light-bodied white wines are best paired with seafood, sushi, salads, chicken, and other poultry. Examples: Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio.
Rosé Wines
The mid-point between red and white wine, these wines are dry and typically served chilled. Rosé wines are most frequently produced in the south of France, the Spanish eastern coast, and in Italy. Rosé pairs well with fried chicken, roast pork, Mexican food, and Green and Turkish cuisine. Examples: Grenache Rosé, Syrah Rosé, Tempranillo Rosé.
And there you have it! While you may not become a wine sommelier overnight - at least you are well on your way. With all the vineyards and wineries that Long Island has to offer let Dynasty Limousine help create the perfect wine tour that fits your wine style and palette! Call us today for more information and availability: 631-587-8500
