Wine is a kind of grapes or grape juice as raw materials, after all or part of the alcohol fermentation brewed with a certain degree of alcohol

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2024-05-28

Wine is a kind of grapes or grape juice as raw materials, after all or part of the alcohol fermentation brewed with a certain degree of alcohol. Here is a detailed description of the wine:

I. Definition

According to the regulations of the International Wine Organization, wine must be a beverage obtained after the complete or partial alcoholic fermentation of broken or unbroken fresh grape fruit or juice, and the alcohol content cannot be less than 8.5°.

In China, according to the new wine standard GB15037-2006, wine is made of fresh grapes or grape juice as raw materials, through full or partial fermentation, and the alcohol content is not less than 7.0% alcoholic drinks.

Ii. Classification

Classification by color:

Red wine (Red Wines) : the appearance of the color is close to purple or deep red, ruby red and other colors.

White Wines: almost colorless or yellowish with green, light yellow and other colors.

Rose Wines (Rose Wines) : The appearance of the color is close to peach or a light rose red, light red and other colors.

By sugar content:

Dry Wines: Total sugar is less than or equal to 4.0g/L.

Semi-dry Wines: Total sugar is greater than dry Wines, with a high of 12.0 g/L.

Semi-sweet wine: Total sugar is greater than semi-dry wine, with a high of 45.0g/L.

Sweet Wines: Total sugar greater than 45.0g/L.

Classification by carbon dioxide content:

Still Wines: Wines with a CO2 pressure of less than 0.05MPa at 20°C.

Sparkling Wines: Sparkling wines with a CO2 (all produced by fermentation) pressure greater than or equal to 0.35 MPa at 20°C.

Classification by product characteristics:

Special Wines: Wines made using specific methods in the growing, picking or winemaking process, such as Icewines.

Iii. Producing Areas

The region of a wine has an important influence on the quality and flavor of the wine. The world's wine regions include Bordeaux in France, Tuscany in Italy, California in the United States, Rioja in Spain, Chile, Mendoza in Argentina, Rhein in Germany, and so on.

Four, brewing process

The process of wine-making originated 6,000 years ago in the Anatolia region of Turkey. The brewing process mainly includes steps such as destemming, squeezing fruit, juicing and fermentation, adding sulfur dioxide, etc. Among them, grape variety, soil, climate and other factors will affect the quality and flavor of wine.

5. Market trends

In recent years, the wine market has shown a growing trend as consumers have become more aware of the quality and cultural value of wine. The Chinese market has also ushered in a rebound moment, more and more imported wines into the market, and domestic wines are constantly innovating and improving quality.

To sum up, wine, as an alcoholic beverage with rich historical and cultural connotations, has been widely concerned and loved around the world. For wine agent franchisees, choosing wine brands, paying attention to market trends and consumer needs, and providing professional tasting and service will be the key to success.

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