wine
WINE Wine- wine has been defined by European commission as follows “Wine is the alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermentation of the juice of freshly gathered grapes, the fermentation taking place in the district of origin according to local tradition and practice.” CLASSIFICATION OF WINE Wine is classified on the basis of the following factors: • Colour • Taste • Content Colour Wine is classified according to colour, such as white wine, red wine, rose wine (pink wine), and blush wine. White wine White wine colour ranges from pale straw with a green tinge to dark gold. It is produced from both white and black grapes. If produced from black grapes, the skin of the grapes must be removed soon after crushing, to prevent the 'must' (pressed grapes), taking on the colour from the pigments present in the skin. Red wine The colour of red wine ranges from purple when young and to brick red as it ages. It is ...