Is wine prohibited in summer? The response of María Díez, communication director of OIVE (Interprofessional Wine Organization) is broken: “no way”.
She regrets that some wine lovers wait until September to taste it because, according to her, there are many ways to enjoy the drink, as there are also varieties that are very appropriate for this time.
«This summer rejection is generated, to a large extent, by the myth that reds should be drunk at«room temperature«», According to her who has defined that concept “He has never been to Spain, much less in August”. “In many foreign countries, such as France, the cradle of quality wine, they do not have this prejudice and enjoy it at any time of the year,” he says.
For this, he explains, we must tear down some of the preconceived maxims surrounding drinking. To get out of the corset of the correct thing and to sweep, to begin with, golden rules like the one established in the 14 degrees the ideal temperature to enjoy a red wine: «on hot days we can serve it at a few degrees less, because in the time it takes to drink it, it already reaches its ideal temperature ».
La way of consuming it It should also change, according to the expert, because in other countries with a great tradition no one has any qualms about use an ice bucket to keep it fresh, while in Spain a very impractical orthodoxism still prevails.
“Even if it is difficult for me to be so flexible, in France no one is ashamed take an ice and pour it into the glass if the drink is hot, Any method is good before losing the opportunity to enjoy the bottle, “he confesses.
Consume it by the glass Instead of ordering a whole bottle, it is always an ace up your sleeve, in this way it will be difficult to give it time to warm up, “it is one of the most effective habits,” says Díaz.
El sin to avoid is to serve hot wine, a situation that is repeated in different national tascas. Next, the expert will give some keys for the good enjoyment of the drink at this time of year, although he does not stop emphasizing that “any wine is perfect for summer.”
Caution with graduation
Choose a wine from low graduation it is important in summer, “there may be problems with temperatures because alcohol is more present if they are hot.”
«I would choose fresher wines and an option that begins in the south and prevails with Jerez wines are very strong». In this regard, Díaz confesses that a Fino or a Chamomile they are ideal for the summer.
“I can’t imagine a more pleasant situation than, after a day at the beach and at dusk, sitting in a beach bar facing the sea and drinking this type of wine,” he explains.
Fruity and young
Wines with a lot of barrels are very complex and dense for this time of year, the most recommended are young and fruity wines, «are much more refreshing».
White or red?
«I would not put a redNor would I put a large reserve, because summer is not a time when we go to eat cooked “, says Diez.
Rate the whites as “Highly recommended”. Above all – he indicates – in the time we are living in, in which they are becoming “very fashionable” and the large wineries are getting very interesting products. «From a classic Rías Baixas or a Rueda to the latest market news».
El pinkish, due to its fresh and fruity character, it is a great choice among the youngest. “They will always like them more because they are fresh and visual.”
A wine for every occasion
Each filtering bag Sparkling are always a success in summer, but especially in festive occasions, “Has a lot of glamor.”
In the formal food points towards both a young red and a rosé, however, for the more informal encounters opt for a sangria or a tinto de verano: “We must not be fundamentalists, any drink made with wine is a great option.”