YUMSENG.com Classifications of Wine Natural Still Wine A general classification that covers most Red, White and Rose/Blush wines. In certain English speaking parts of the world, Natural Still Wines are called Table Wines. This classification should not be confused with the European Union Quality Grade of Table Wine, which is used by non-English speaking countries. Some examples are the French Vin de Table, and German Tafelwein. Alcohol content for these wines should be between 10% and 15% by volume. Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wines are basically wines that are fizzy. These can be Red, White or Rose/Blush. Champagne is probably the most well-known type of sparkling wine, and can only come from the Champagne region in France. It is also made only with permitted grape varieties (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay) and must be prepared by the Methode Champenoise. Vintage Champagne must remain in its bottle for at least 3 years before it can be put on the market. Rose Champagne is the only sparkling wine where red wine produced in the Champagne region is added to the original white Champagne blend. Champagnes labelled "Blanc de Blanc" are made solely from white grapes. ie Chardonnay. Asti Spumante, Prosecco and Franciacorta from Italy, Cava from Spain and Sekt from Germany are some other examples. Fortified Wine Sherry, Port, Madeira, Marsala are common categories. These are made like Still wines, except spirit is added partially through the fermentation, to stop the fermentation and increase the alcohol content. At the same time, the wine will be sweet due to the unfermented sugar in it. Alcoholic content for these wines is usually between 16% and 24%. Aromatised Wine Wines that have been Fortified and flavoured with various fruits, herbs & spices. Examples are Vermouths from Italy like Martini, Cinzano, and from France like Dubonnet and Noilly Prat. Alcoholic content for these wines is usually between 15% and 20% alcohol by volume. Home | About Us | Wine Basics | How Wine is Made| Wine Storage | Wine Service | Tasting Wine | Wine & Food | Sommelierie
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