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Wine Tasting

The document discusses wine classification and tasting. It outlines the classification systems used in major Old World wine producing countries like France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Germany. It then contrasts the Old World and New World approaches to winemaking, regulations, tastes, and prices. The document also covers health benefits of wine, the basic process of wine tasting involving sight, smell, taste, and swallowing/spitting, and tips for properly appreciating the full flavor of wine.

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Wine Tasting

The document discusses wine classification and tasting. It outlines the classification systems used in major Old World wine producing countries like France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Germany. It then contrasts the Old World and New World approaches to winemaking, regulations, tastes, and prices. The document also covers health benefits of wine, the basic process of wine tasting involving sight, smell, taste, and swallowing/spitting, and tips for properly appreciating the full flavor of wine.

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Wine Tasting

OLD WORLD CLASSIFICATION


Country First Category Second Category Third Category Forth Category

French

AOC
Appellation d'Origine Contrle

VDQS
Vin Dlimit de Qualit Superieure

Vin de pays

Vin de table

Italy

DOCG Denominazione
di Origine Controllata e Garantita

DOC
Denominazione di Origine Controllata

IGT
Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Vino da tavola

Spain

DOCa
Denominacin de Origen Calificada

DO
Denominacin de Origen

Vino de la Tierra
Vinho de mesa Regional Deutscher Landwein

Vino de mesa

Portugal

DOC
Denominao de Origem Controlada

IPR
Indicao de Proveniencia Regulamentada

Vinho de mesa Deutscher Tafel wein

Germany

QmP
Qualittswein mit Prdikat

QbA
Qualittswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete

Winemaking
Old World New World

Use of Technology
Regulation such as -Yield - Irrigation Quality

Mostly not
Stringent - Limit - none

yes
Flexible -Depend on wine quality - when needed

Depend on the climatic consistent condition

Taste
Price

Difficult to understand
Quite expensive

Easy and enjoyable


Affordable

Winemaking
Champagne Origin Champagne Sparkling elsewhere

Grape

Pinot noir Pinot munier Chardonnay


Bottle Fermentation

Depend on the country Bottle Fermentation Tank Fermentation carbonation Depend on the country Cheap to expensive

winemaking

Aging Price

Minimum 15months Expensive

Wine and Health benefit


-Tannin and flavonoid Anti-oxidant Reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) Booste HDL (good one) Reduce blood clotting -Alcohol: 7-14% alc helps Blood circulation -Resveratrol: Anti-aging

DRINK IN MODERATION

Basic of Wine Tasting

4S See (sight), Smell, Sip, Swallow or Spit

See (sight)
Telling you: Age

Grape variety
Quality

expectation

Smell
-Take a deep breathe before start - first snip without swirling 1st nose - swirl then re-snip 2nd nose - dont leave it too long

Sparkling
- Effervescence brings up the aromas - Gently swirl Find it out from your experience

Sip
First impression Mix in your mouth Suck some air if possible Balance Flavor (aroma/bouquet VS taste) Taste (alcohol, sweetness, acidity, tannin, and fruit)

How to appreciate the full flavor

-Right temperature
- Proper glass - Proper food matching (see wine and food) - DONT DRINK ALONE

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