Easy Steps To Become A Wine Expert

  

A taster is a person who evaluates, judges and tests the fermentation of the grape, it is also known as a wine expert because a taster knows the whole process and is able to select a good wine, regardless of price or country of origin.

     In order to specialize in the subject, professional training is necessary, as there are degrees, diplomas and even masters, but for a more casual context, they can be delimited in 5 points to understand the most important secrets of the grape and what it represents.

Steps To Become A Wine Expert

Learn The Process

     A wine expert knows the whole process of elaboration so that a cluster becomes a packaged and sealed bottle that can be valued up to millions of dollars.

   Briefly, the process begins when the grapes are picked from the vineyard. They have to be mature and have reached high sugar levels. They are placed in a press where the skin is separated from the inside and the inside is squeezed. After this begins the time where the grape sugar will ferment and become ethyl alcohol to later be cast and stored.

Know The Types Of Grapes

    Grape varieties will define the taste, color, and texture of the wine. There are thousands of varieties depending on the region, tradition and in some new cases, genetic experiments.

The most prominent are:

- Cabernet Sauvignon, an acidic variety that is one of the most famous in the world to create red wines.

- Merlot, a red grape that has a sweet taste, cousin of Sauvignon.

- Syrah gives an excellent body and texture to the wine.

- Chardonnay, the most famous of the white varieties. Especially good with citrus and light flavors.

What Are Tannins?

      Tannins are present in all the wines of the world, as they are molecules that are found in the skin and the seeds of the grape. The taste and feel of the wine will depend greatly on this element. The amount of tannin that a bottle has will depend on the time and type of fermentation that each variety of wine has, in some cases such as Cabernet Sauvignon, the tannin will be high on the creation process, while in a Pinot Noir, grape supplements will not stay that long inside the barrel to let it ferment.

The Age Of A Bottle

      The aging of wine will determine its age. Not all bottles can spend 10 years stored and their sublime flavor. There are 4 major classifications to order the product of the vine:

1) Young, immediately after the fermentation time, the liquid is packaged and is ready to be consumed.

2) Aging, it is placed in wooden barrels for at least 6 months so that the flavor, tannins, and sugar can be mixed correctly. After this, its bottling must necessarily last more than 18 months to put it on sale.

3) Reserve, a minimum of 12 months in barrels plus 2 years packed.

4) Gran Reserva, the most expensive wines on the market come together in this category. Performing them involves 5 years, of which 42 months are spent inside the glass so that the gases are released and the taste settles.

Hold The Cup Well

Although for many it is a claim, experts recommend that the glass be taken by the mast so as not to affect the temperature of the wine. The truth is that maybe the difference in the drink is not so noticeable, people who know how to place their hands in the glass will always look better.

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A Decanter

    Not all wines are perfect, sometimes it is necessary to decant the wine to release the gases, highlight the small sediments that may remain and help to present the drink in a much finer way.

A Set Of Glasses For Each Drink

    A set of glasses for each drink is the most important in the house of any wine expert. There are glasses for white wines, others for red wines, as well as for sparkling wines. Being able to differentiate them and have a complete set will help a lot to improve the consumption experience.

A Cork Collector

    Corks are the perfect companions of wine, in addition to their natural properties of expansion and retention, they are a great ornament if they are placed by hand or used creatively. It is almost a sin to throw the cork out of a good bottle.

    These tips are only the beginning to become an expert, but you must start with knowing the basics to be able to enter the major leagues. Wine is culturally known as the drink of kings and gods, and for mere mortals, it is quite an experience to consume and enjoy it.