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Dry white wine is a drink with a strength of ten to twelve revolutions and a sugar capacity of up to 0,3%. There are many types of dry white wine, but all of them are distinguished by a pleasant sourness, which can differ in its expression depending on the grape variety. These characteristics of the drink determine with which products it can and should be combined.
How to drink dry white wine properly
1. From the right glass. It should resemble a bell in its shape. And be large enough so that the volume of the glass is 3 times the volume of the drink that is poured into it.
2. Wine is best served chilled to 8 ° C to 10 ° C.
3. Bring the glass to your eyes and appreciate the color of the wine, then smell it, inhale the bouquet. Turn the glass several times so that the drink releases all its aromatic notes and you can hear them.
4. Now bring the glass to your lips. The wine must first touch the upper lip, and only then can you start drinking it. You should not swallow the drink right away, since it is on the tongue that there are receptors that make it possible to enjoy the exquisite taste of dry white wine.
What to drink dry white wine with
For this drink with a delicate taste, it is better to choose such food so that it does not interrupt the drink. Simple-tasting snacks are fine.
- vegetable snacks,
- mild meat snacks (game, chicken),
- different types of cheeses,
- bread snacks,
- fish (except herring),
- fruits, ice cream,
- nuts
- olives,
- unsweetened desserts.
What can not be combined with dry white wine
You should not choose too sweet products for such a wine, since, playing in contrast, they will only make the drink very sour. Dessert, matched to dry white wine, should be only slightly sweeter than the drink
Let us remind you that earlier we talked about how red wine lovers differ from those who love white, and also shared a recipe for a gorgeous breakfast – eggs in white wine.