Wine tasting
Wine tasting
Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine.
Pronunciation
- /ˈwaɪn ˈteɪstɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "wine tasting" comes from the two English words "wine", which is derived from the Old English "win", and "tasting", which comes from the Old English "tastian".
Process
Wine tasting involves three steps: appearance, "in glass" the aroma of the wine, and "in mouth" sensations.
Appearance
In the appearance stage, a taster examines the color, clarity, and fluidity of the wine.
In Glass
The In Glass stage involves smelling the wine to identify aromas. This can be done by swirling the wine in the glass to aerate it, intensifying the aromas.
In Mouth
The In Mouth stage is where the taster tastes the wine for sweetness, acidity, tannin, alcohol, and body.
Wine tasting terms
There are several terms used in wine tasting to describe the taste and aroma of wine. These include:
- Body: This refers to the weight and fullness of the wine in the mouth.
- Tannin: This is a naturally occurring compound in wine that gives it a bitter, dry, and puckery feeling in the mouth.
- Acidity: This is the fresh, tart, and sour attributes of the wine.
- Sweetness: This refers to how sweet a wine tastes.
- Alcohol: This is the level of ethanol present in the wine.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wine tasting
- Wikipedia's article - Wine tasting
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