Analysts at the SimpleWine wine store network conducted a survey and found out how much respondents agree with popular stereotypes about alcohol. They told socialbites.ca about the results of the study.
“The majority of respondents believe the stereotype regarding wine selection: “Red wine goes with meat, and white wine goes with fish.” The stereotype that most respondents believe is not entirely true. Red wine can be ideal with fish, and white wine with meat. For example, light white meat ( chicken/turkey) can be combined with rich white wines, and intense fish such as tuna can be combined with light and acidic reds,” began expert Alexandra Roshchina.
He also noted that many Russians believe the stereotype that white wine is made from white grapes and red wine is made from red grapes. But this is not true.
The myth that wines should be served cold was confirmed by Alexandra Roshchina.
“Almost all wines should be served chilled to a certain temperature. The optimum serving temperature for still whites is 10-12 degrees, for reds – 16-18, for sparkling – 5-8 degrees. By the way, sparkling wines behave ideally if the bottle is in a cooler with ice,” explained the expert.
Another common myth is that the cap rather than the cork is a sign of cheap wine. But this is not currently an indicator of quality.
“It is impossible to determine the cost of a wine by looking at a screw cap – today under such a cork you can see both mass-market wines and expensive collection examples such as German Riesling from the best vineyards. Screw stoppers can significantly reduce the risk of cork disease, one of the most common defects in wine. Unlike natural cork, the screw does not dry out, so it better protects the wine from excessive contact with oxygen,” said the expert.
Alexandra Roshchina also noted that the myth that the glass changes the taste of wine is false. The glass helps bring out the flavor of the drink but does not transform it.
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