Essay/Term paper: Classification of wine

Essay, term paper, research paper:  College Papers

Wine is classified in three major categories: table wines,
sparkling wines, and fortified wines. Table wines, also called
still or natural wines, are consumed mostly with food, they tend to
compliment the meal. Sparkling wines, for example champagne is
distinguishable by its effervescence and is drunk for the most part on
festive occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and during the holidays.
Fortified wines, such as sherry or vermouth, is most commonly drunk
before or after meals and it is also frequently used in cooking.
Table wines are further classified by color, as red, white, or
ros (pink); and by character, as sweet or dry. Red wines are
made from the skins of dark grapes. White wines may be made from
^white^ (that is, green) grapes or from dark grapes, but with white
wine the grape skins and pressed juice do not come into contact unlike
^red^ wine. True ros wines are the products of dark grapes; their skins
remain in contact with the juice only until it has turned into a pale
pink.
Now that you are familiar with the three most famous types of
wines: table wine, sparkling wine, and fortified wines, perhaps
the next time you are out grocery shopping you can pick out the right
bottle for that perfect occasion.