First, the color of red wine
1. Light red wine
Light-weight red wines usually have higher acidity and lower tannin content, ranging from magenta to pomegranate red, for example, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweig ( Zweigelt) and Gamay.
2. Medium red wine
Medium-bodied red wines usually have medium-intensity acidity and tannins. The colours of the wine are complex and varied, including Merlot, Sangiovese and Zinfandel.
3, heavy red wine
Red wines with high body weight usually have high tannin content and slightly lower acidity. These wines are highly motivated and have low transparency, such as Syrah, Malbec, Mourvedre and Cabernet Sauvignon.
4. Old vintage red wine
When the peak of a red wine has passed, its color will turn dark brown. After many wines have been preserved for more than 20 years, its color has changed little. Merlot and Nebbiolo are more prone to brick red than other grape varieties. Wines with a blue edge like Syrah indicate that it has a higher pH, which means lower acidity.
5, the color of the rosé wine
The rosé wine is made from the regular red grape variety, such as Muhe Wright, but the time of dip in the brewing is shorter, so the color of the wine is very light. The color of the rosé wine is from light salmon red (Pinot Noir) to magenta (song Henna).
Second, the color of white wine
1. Light white wine
The body color of the light-weight white wine ranges from colorless to light blue. Most of this type of wine is suitable for chilling in young ages such as Pinot Grigio, Albarino, Vinho Verde and Muscadet.
2. Medium white wine
Most white wines are medium-bodied white wines with a hint of golden yellow, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, which are not aged in oak barrels.
3, heavy white wine
The color of white wine can be derived from the red grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and the high extraction of white grape varieties. Usually these wines have a lower acidity and are aged in oak barrels to add the cream and vanilla of the wine, such as Chardonnay, Viognier and Marssanne.
4, old vintage white wine
Few white wines can last for more than 12 years. Old-age white wines lose their color and become dull as time goes by. Because white wine is very sensitive to light, the color of white wine will turn brick red over time.
