The two broad categories of wines are red or white wine. These wines are quite different with barely any similarities, except the main ingredient in both of them is grapes, and even that is not of the same kind.
White and red wine are not different just in terms of color, but the manufacturing process, the type of grapes used to make them, the food they are paired with, their impact on health, how they are stored, and of course, the taste of each wine is poles apart.
Keep reading as we break down the differences between red and white wines.
Manufacturing Process: Red or White Wine
Red wine is made with red grapes, which are red or blue. When it is fermented, the grape skin is not removed, which gives red wine its color.
White wine is made with white grapes. White grapes include yellow grapes, green grapes, and other similar colored grapes. While fermenting, only the grape juice and the grape skin are removed, giving white wine a golden or yellowish hue.
Although rarely, some white wines are made with red grapes.
Food Pairings: Red or White Wine
It is essential to choose your wine according to what you are eating, and vice versa, as this decision can affect the taste of the wine you have.
Red wine usually goes best with fatty and bold flavored meats like red meat, whereas white wine is best paired with lighter foods like fish or chicken.
Some tips while pairing wine with food are that wine should have the same flavor intensity as the food, and it should be more acidic and sweeter than the food.
Health Benefits: Red or White Wine
Red or White Wine which for benefits for health. Red wine has antioxidants known as polyphenols, which may be beneficial for the heart as they protect the lining of blood vessels
However, this does not mean you start imbibing a copious amount of red wine for your heart health. You must drink wine in moderation.
Not many health benefits are found in white wine except that it is a bit low in calories than red wine.
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