Wine

Nathan Treman

Topics-History-Types of Wine-Health-Drinking Techniques

References-Wikipedia-www.yaledailynews.com-www.healthcastle.comwww.frenchscout.comwww.mswinebg.com

History • Originated in Israel, Georgia, and Iran• 6,000 BC• Roman Catholic Church used wine for

mass• Germany banned beer, wine was fine• Monks aged wine in caves• Wine was forbidden in Islamic world

Types of Wine

-Red-White-Sparkling-Fortified

Types of Red Wine Grapes-Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Pinot Noir-Zinfandel-Sangoivese-Barbera

Syrah-Pairs with meat-California, Australia, France-Flavors of black-fruit-Toffee flavor from oak barrels

Merlot-Easy to drink-Softness to the wine-Pairs with any food-Romania, California, Chile….-Flavors of black cherry, plums,

and herbal flavors

Cabernet Sauvignon

-World’s best varieties-Goes best with red meat-Bell Pepper flavor

Malbec

-Pairs with all meat-Origin of France-Easy drinking-Flavors of plum,

berries, and spice

Pinot Noir-Noble wines-Difficult to grow-Excellent with grilled salmon,

chicken, and lamb-France, Austria, California

and Oregon-Soft Wine-Cherry, strawberry and tea

leaf and worn leather

Zinfandel-World’s most versatile wine grape-Pairs with tomato-sauce pastas-California-Zesty flavor

Sangiovese-Pairs with Italian and

Mediterranean foods-Italy and California-Medium Bodied

Barbera-Similar to the Merlot-Goes with many dishes-Italy and California-Flavors of black cherry

and plum-Has a silky texture

Types of White Wine-Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc-Riesling

Chardonnay-The most popular white wine-Has a variety of styles and flavors-Produced al over the world

Sauvignon Blanc-Green skinned grape-Originates in France-Normally crisp, dry and refreshing

Riesling-Grown in France, Austria, Germany

and Italy-It is an old grape-Ranges from sweet to near dry

Champagne-Sparkling wine-Made my fermenting twice-Can be made from both white and red

grapes

Rose-In-between a red and white wine-Normally is pink/ sometimes orange

Health• Lowers risk of Heart Disease• Lowers risk of Alzheimer’s Disease• Lowers risk of Lung Cancer• Lowers risk of hear attacks 30%-50%• Raises HDL Cholesterol (Good Cholesterol) • Lowers LDL Cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol)• Prevent blood clots and blood vessel

damage

Drinking Techniques-Between 60-65 Fahrenheit-No need to spend more than $15 on a

bottle-Fill glass about ¼ full-Wines have different scents and flavors-Basic characteristic of wine: dry or sweet-Classified as full, medium, or light bodied