Thursday, December 31, 2015

Recipe Wine Vermouth 2.

Recipe Wine Vermouth 2.

20g Root Lily
30g Orange Peels
12g coriander
12g-Cardo santo
20g Losna
10g Elecampane
8g Gentian
4g Hop
4g Galangal
4g Calamus aromatic
4g Cinnamon
3g Stud
6g Thyme
200ml Alcohol 80 °
10 liters of sweet muscat wine

Mix vegetable substances, crush them and place them in a container. Pour alcohol over them, stir and put
all the wine. Let macerate for ten days. Filter the liquid obtained, sweeten with pure sugar cane and bottle it. Keep
bottle to stand for 3 to 6 months in a cool place. The drink is ready for consumption.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Recipe Wine Vermouth 1.

Recipe Wine Vermouth 1.

5g Coriander
5g Orange Peels
5g Yarrow
4g Losna
2g Salvia
1g Hops
1g of Cinnamon
1g Thyme
0.6 g of Nutmeg
0.5 g of elecampane
0.5 g of Angelica Root
0.5 g of Galanga
0.4 g Root Lily
0.2 g Agaric
0.2 g of Carnation
1 liter of sweet wine White
300ml Alcohol 95 °
700ml Water

Let the wine, water and alcohol mixed macerating for ten days with herbs and crushed. Then, separate with
carefully clear liquid that was on top. Squeeze the herbs, taking all the liquid they absorb and filter the
drink. Sugar sweetened with sucrose as necessary.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Recipe Cognac.

Recipe Cognac.

1 liter of black tea and stronger
1/4 kg of sugar
1 tablespoon (coffee) Fennel
12 buttons marcela
1 liter of grain alcohol
1/4 liter of wine (red or white)
1/4 liter of molasses

Boil the first four ingredients for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the remaining elements when
mixture is warm. Then let cool. Filter the mixture into another clean, dry container and then the bottle it
liquid. Let the brandy aging at least 30 days before being consumed.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Graduate of alcohol in wine

Graduate of alcohol in wine

Graduation alcohol permitted by law for table wine.
Minimum and Maximum 10 ° GL 13 ° GL

Degree of alcohol allowed by law to Take Wine.
Minimum 7 ° 9.9 ° Maximum GL and GL

Graduation alcohol permitted by law for Fortified Wine.
Minimum and Maximum 14 ° GL 18 ° GL

Graduation alcohol permitted by law for Wine Compound (Vermouth).
Minimum and Maximum 15 ° GL 20 ° GL

Graduation alcohol permitted by law for Sparkling Wine (Champagne).
Minimum and Maximum 10 ° GL 13 ° GL

Sunday, December 27, 2015

When you drink the wine.

When you drink the wine.

Take it easy. You will not be able to drink the wine after bottling. Wait at least 1 month is essential. The
casks for transporting the bottles is traumatic for the liquid, and this enables the restabilization time of the beverage.

Decanting: a caution below before serving the wine.
Decanting O a procedure that you can perform to separate the impurities that appear in wine.

Leave the bottle resting on foot for some time and remove the stopper.

Cover it with a cloth to prevent the entry of air, as you prepare for the final step.

Place a candle underneath the neck of the bottle. This allows you to see the sediments pouring wine to the pitcher.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Two phases of aging.

Two phases of aging.

The aging of wine has two phases, which are complementary but are distinct, and the reductive oxidant.

The oxidant is precisely that which occurs in vats, where oxygen penetrates slowly.
The reductive occurs in the bottle where the presence of oxygen is almost nil.

With the aid of pumps or siphons of wine will be removed from the cask and placed in bottles. Preferably in bottles
dark because the light can affect its stability. Immediately after laying, they are capped, avoiding the
aeration. The bottles, as well as the stoppers must be clean.

Friday, December 25, 2015

Maturation of wines.

Maturation of wines.

The wine should rest in wooden casks for a year or two. More than that is unnecessary, and may even be
harmful. The idea that the wine the older the better is misleading. It may very well be replaced by another: the
more mature better. He should rest only until reaching maturity. Therein lies the maximum quality.

In barrels, the wine will remain breathing. He needs oxygen at this stage, even in small quantities. Without
wine he did not lose his initial roughness. Breathing is necessary for the chemical reactions by which end he
must pass before reaching maturation and define your sensitive aspects. Oxygen should only enter the porosity
the timber. For nowhere else. Certify will be executed again so that voids do not occur which may be
filled by air. This, especially where there is high humidity, contributes to the evaporation of wine.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Tests before bottling wine

Tests before bottling wine

To find out if the wine has one of these breaks there are some simple tests. These tests precede bottling
and should be done if there is any doubt about your health. First place the wine in the fridge, if training
Crystal tartar is present. Second, the wine warms up, it got muddy protein. Third, let the wine in the glass,
exposed to air, it changes color is iron.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Changes in wine.

Changes in wine.

Changes in wine can be physical, chemical and biological. The main ones are the breaks or ferric casses,
protein and tartaric.

Ferric casse.
The ferric casse is a chemical modification which is characterized by the presence of iron in the wine. In general this iron originates
the grape itself. To fix this casse just add citric acid to drink.

Casse protein.
The casse microbial protein is therefore biological. Usually does not easily reveal. The way to wake it is to raise
temperature. Combat is this casse with bentonite, a kind of clay.

Casse tartrate.
The resulting cassette is tartaric acid excessive presence of the same name. It is manifested by the formation of crystals in
low temperatures.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Clarification of wine

Clarification of wine

The clarification is intended to clear the wine definitely eliminate the last traces present. It is not always necessary. Sometimes
care during production, the quality of the grapes with which they work, the intensity of the fermentation, the rest of the
wine, make the clarification superfluous. Other times, not.

After all the work the wine remains with harmful residues. In this case you will need to adopt a way of clarifying it. The
Filtration is one. Should be made with filter paper or nylon bags strainers. But with care, because filtering
exposes the wine to oxygen and can too blurred it.
Another way is to glue. Consists in adding to the wine gum. Fish glue, for example. The glues are rich in protein
matching a number of substances such as tannin present in the wine.

The filtering of the wine must be held quickly because this time the drink is in contact with oxygen. Contact
too much can make the wine cloudy and avinagrá it.

Monday, December 21, 2015

X racking quality.

X racking quality.

The number of racking ranges from winemaker to winemaker, depending on what each one wants their wine. Some winemakers
make racking every month for three or four months. Others put larger spaces between each, five, six
months, and even up to two years to get the wine in transportation. Depends on the purpose of each. The winemaker worried
with the maturing of his drink and the naturalness of their evolutionary path will certainly be a good time with wine
in transportation.

Sunday, December 20, 2015

2 ° Racking: indispensable.

2 ° Racking: indispensable.

Then there will be a second separation. Again in order to separate the wine from impurities. Tartaric acid is one.
In excess it threatens to roil the wine and therefore must rush. For rush it must be cold. In the cold
it solidifies and decanted. The walls of the pipe are covered by crystals. When there is cold there is a risk of acid
tartaric stay in wine and manifest later.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

1 ° Racking.

1 ° Racking.
Beware the dregs.

The first racking takes place after the extinction of the sugar in the wine. Approximately 1 month after the beginning of fermentation.
The way to run it is identical to descuba. The wine will be taken from a kite and placed in another. Carefully with the
same instruments used in descuba. After the end of the fermentation the amount of residue settles to the bottom of the cask
is quite large. These residues are called sludge.

The sludge is a mass composed of residual yeast and other substances that have no importance to wine. Only
the threat. Suspension makes the wine cloudy and disqualified. When making the racking is therefore important to prevent the sludge
let the bottom of the barrel to mix the liquid. Although the sludge is useless for wine if it can be harnessed
is distilled.

The wine will be transferred to a new barrel and enter the proper decanting phase. The latest impurities abandon
and liquid deposited at the bottom. The wine will be resting. The barrel when the wine is located after the first racking
have to be spotlessly clean, completely sealed and filled to the brim. The eight days should ascertain its contents,
to see if the level lowered. If you have lowered, must be completed again with wine stored specially for this
(Same quality). This maintenance level of kite called attest. It is done because this phase oxygen is highly
harmful to the wine, causing oxidation and avinagramento. It should remain in this kite about 1 month.

During racking, care turns to sludge - waste sedimented, which must remain at the bottom of the kite. In
suspension this substance makes the wine cloudy and disqualified. After the first racking, the barrel must be well sealed
and filled, avoiding oxidation and avinagramento wine. If the liquid is lowered, complete it with another of the same
quality and yield.

Friday, December 18, 2015

Second phase of wine fermentation.

Second phase of wine fermentation.

After descuba, the wine is placed in another kite, perfectly clean, and from there, enter a second fermentation:
the slow fermentation, which lasts on average 20, 25 days. It can, however, last much more or much less, depending on the amount
sugar that still needs to be fermented. After her sugar will be extinct.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Eliminating impurities.

Eliminating impurities.

After the tumultuous fermentation (1st fermentation) is made descuba. Descubar means removing the wine partially
Tub produced by means of siphons, small pumps or even buckets. The goal is descuba separate it from impurities.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Factor in wine fermentation temperature

Factor in wine fermentation temperature

High temperatures are detrimental to fermentation. Although the process itself is hot because it involves a considerable expenditure
energy, is better suited than the outside temperature is not high. She should never exceed 40 ° C. If this occurs
fermentation will be compromised and, consequently, the production of alcohol. If there is a risk of reaching this temperature
level is advisable to use a coil. This coil will be immersed in the wort and inside it will move some
can be kept liquid at temperatures below 0 ° C.

The casks or vats, when not being used in wine production should remain constantly filled,
preventing dryness of the wood and the appearance of gaps between the staves. The liquid acts by exerting pressure on the
container wall preventing it yields.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

First phase of wine fermentation.

First phase of wine fermentation.

After crushing and corrections, the must is placed in barrels to enter the first stage of its process
fermentation.

This first phase is called the fermentation vigorous. Begins within 24 hours after crushing. It is a
violent fermentation. The wort boils and enters a boiling intense. The kite can not be capped. This reflects the boiling
high intensity with that fermentation is occurring. Enzymes are attacking the ferments sugars, and alcohol
begins to form. This conversion of sugar into alcohol escapes carbon dioxide, which is responsible for boiling.
It is interesting to note that the yeast does not come in the reaction, only the trigger.

Two or three days during the fermentation is intense, then begin to decrease. The fourth day marks the end of this
first phase of fermentation. It should be added, however, that in four days in which it is processed some care
must be taken. The main refers to the increase in peel. Musts that are fermented with the skins usually
this rise occurs and a thick layer - called Hat - forms on the surface, The hat is a problem because it blocks
the output of carbon dioxide and limits oxygen intake. Fermentation in oxygen is essential. Moreover, if the hat
is a perfect deposit of impurities. To eliminate it simply sink it in the wort with the aid of a crosshead or
some other wooden instrument.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Correction of wort.

Correction of wort.

Due to Brazilian climatic conditions the addition of sugar to the wort is quite frequent. This addition is called
sugaring. Few are privileged Brazilian regions that produce grapes that dispense after crushed, the
correction. The sugars are exactly those compounds which are converted into alcohol by fermentation. Thus, lack
sugar directly implies the fall of the alcohol content of wine.

The minimum alcohol content required by Brazilian law for wine is 10 ° GL, approximately 8.5% alcohol. Normally
it is considered that the ratio of sugar to alcohol is 2:1. Thus, for a wine reaches the allowed minimum mark
require by law that their grape has at least 17% sugar. Less than this implies sugaring mandatory.

Less sugar, but, instead, remains acid. Soils and climates Brazilians favor the formation of large amounts
acid in the berries. On the one hand excess acids are harmful, they change the taste of wine and condition the lack
of sugar. On the other, are fundamental. In appropriate amounts acids promote good fermentation of the must retain
wine, adds to the feeling of freshness, characteristic of this drink, and enliven its color. In the fermentation acids
play a role analogous to that of sulfur dioxide, or inhibits the wild yeasts noble strengthening. Thus,
the amount of carbon to be applied is dependent on the amount of acid in the berries. Acids that predominate in
grape and determine its acidity are tartaric and malic.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Caring for wine fermentation.

Caring for wine fermentation.

In order to improve fermentation, before crushing should be treated with the grape sulfur dioxide. Whether it is a
substance foreign to the natural process, the advantages offered by it are undisputed. Prepare fermentation
selecting yeasts so as to leave only the noble and inhibit wild and, in addition, solvent, and
acidulant. The sulfur dioxide contributes to the occurrence of a full fermentation.

The sugars are compounds that are transformed during fermentation into alcohols. Their lack implies the decline of the content
alcoholic wine (the minimum required by Brazilian law is 10 ° GL). The addition of sugar, when necessary, is made
after crushing the grapes.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Casks and Batoqueiras.

Casks and Batoqueiras.

The kites for fermentation should be preferably made of wood. The most advisable is the oak. This, however, is
one European wood, difficult to obtain and therefore very expensive. In Brazil there are some good wood to be
used in the manufacture of pipes. Noteworthy are the stick-pear, peanut, grápia or grappa. Only pine is inadvisable.
Lets taste the wine. Whatever the timber, it is customary to put the barrels with paraffin. And if barrels where
the second fermentation processes, slow, they should be closed. For this batoqueiras are used.

The batoqueiras allow the output of the remaining carbon dioxide being released while preventing entry of
impurities. A batoqueira is no mystery only a hose having one end maintained within the
kite, fenced and the other inside a container with water. Simple and very effective.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Desengaçadeira and tannin.

Desengaçadeira and tannin.
Desengaçadeira an optional help.

Both the crusher and the press do not remove the stems. This requires much more sophisticated machines called
desengaçadeiras. Failing which the withdrawal is made from the stalk manually. A good use for it is its use as cover
soil.

The reason for its withdrawal of stem lies in the large amount of tannin it has. Although the grapes are fully ripe -
condition for the decrease in the index of tannin berry - the amount of this substance in the rachis is excessive for the production
of wine. In excess it turbid, thickens and gives astringent taste to the wine. Moreover, the beverage is not complete without
it. But the presence of this substance in the seeds and the bark is enough to fill your needs. Needless to
more.

The tannin ensures longevity and smells more durable drink. The amount of tannins present in bark and seeds,
would be excessive for the production of wine if the stalks were not removed. An excess of this substance turbid, thickens and
provides an astringent taste to the wine.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Crusher and press.

Crusher and press.
Crusher, simple but very useful.

In craft production predominates crusher. It is a simple machine that can be electric or manual. Consists
basically two cylinders of iron or wood, and placed horizontally arranged opposite each other. Remain
constantly spinning. The bunches are thrown into the machine and passes between them. At the moment they are
squeezed with certain intensity capable of releasing the juice, but not damage the seed.

Using the press - another way to crush the grapes - the crushing is more violent. Risks and the seed stalk.
Therefore it is preferable to use the crusher. The press is interesting only in a second moment, when you wish to withdraw from
marc crushed the rest of the wort. This is the second pressing. The resulting wort is then poorer quality than the
first.

Using esmagadeiras is most suitable for not damaging the seeds and stems, have the use of the press is recommended for a
second step, removing pomace crushed the rest of the wort.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Weighing and crushing grapes.

Weighing and crushing grapes.

The weighing is performed at the time of the grapes entering the canteen. They use a common scale, which corresponds to the size
production. It is an important step because, from it, you can make predictions about the process, the time and
expenditures. These predictions give a margin of safety to the winemaker. On average, it can be said that the quantity of wine
equivalent to 70% by weight of the amount of the grape.

After weighing, the grapes are immediately crushed. The purpose of crushing is to break the film of the fruit and allow
the output of the juice or must. Result of fermentation of wine wine.
The crushing can be done in several ways: manually, feet, or mechanically, or by esmagadeiras
presses.

Nowadays crushing with his feet practically ceased to exist. By tradition it is still practiced in some regions
Portugal. The crushing with the feet is called step. The step is made in large boxes of masonry constructed from
ground level. Men and women walk on the grapes placed in these boxes and crush. The step is no longer
used due to hygiene problems and its economic infeasibility.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Cleaning in winemaking.

Cleaning in winemaking.
Cleaning: 1st ingredient of a good wine.

Cleaning in winemaking, to be an obsession. It is only possible to produce a good wine in good hygienic conditions. Every
canteen should have a regular cleaning schedule. The floor, ceiling and walls need to be cleaned frequently. Dust
accumulated may ultimately contaminate the wine. One can never leave spilled wine on the floor. The withdrawal has to be immediate,
since deterioration is fast and there is a risk of the entire canteen be contaminated. It never hurts to also disinfect the floor.
Substances that are good for potassium hypochlorite and sodium diluted in water.

All material vinário must be cleaned thoroughly. How are used only from time to time is common become hidden by
dust, mold and other harmful elements brought by air. So, before you use them is essential to wash them well,
so as to remove all dirt. Remove the old wax layer that protects and waterproofs the barrel, throwing water
hot inside and rinsing with water. Once completely dry, put a new layer.

In the case of pipes (also called vats, tanks etc.) another care, as well as cleaning must be taken: the presence
constant liquid inside them. Liquid without the danger of drying wood and to form gaps between the staves.
Staves are curved planks that make up the body of the kite. Are supported by metal hoops which, however,
alone do not sustain them for long. Require the help of fluid pressure which acting on the wall of the vessel
prevents it yields.

The most advisable kite is made of oak, which has a porosity more suitable for breathing wine.
However, there are other good options like the stick-pear, peanuts and grápia (grappa). Already pine should not be used since they cause
taste the drink.

Monday, December 7, 2015

Planning a canteen of wine.

Planning a canteen of wine.

The canteen is where the wine is produced. Within it all happen, from weighing up aging. Therefore
it must be knowledgeable regarding the equipment, hygiene and environmental conditions. This is the
only way she could accommodate smoothly the grapes to reach harvest.

The canteen should be, preferably, airy, slightly moist and not too hot. The fermentation room should be the most
ventilated, so that the resultant gaseous products are removed and the fermentation environment becomes refreshed.
Very high temperatures can harm the progress. The high humidities are negative because they favor the
development of molds.

One precaution that contributes to the smooth running of the process is vinífero ventilation canteen, especially during
fermentation. In this step, there is the elimination of gaseous products that must be removed to cool the environment.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Manufacturing, homemade and handmade wines

Manufacturing, homemade and handmade wines
Manufacturing, homemade and handcrafted wines.

Everything is done by hand, with rudimentary equipment and skill can be included in the immense universe
crafts. In the case of wine, craft production is a middle way between the sophisticated technical and industrial
improvisation from household production.

What characterizes Initially, the industrial production is the large proportions. Furthermore, the technology. She is
present from the beginning of the cultivation of the vine until the final stage of production. The old wood barrels gave way to
monumental steel tanks. Modern presses stalk, preserve the seed and separate the shell. The bottling is done
vacuum, ensuring an absolute hygiene. In Brazil to combat the difficulties of climate and soil, not always appropriate
the cultivation of fine grapes, the wine industry pitched up technology first line.

Another aspect of the wine production is homemade. In the background, the possibility that production is given by the very naturalness
fermentation. She does not need much intervention to occur. So the house becomes canteen, the pots are the kites
and grape, bought at the corner grocery store. It's almost a joke, it is not without his grace.

The production craft requires a little more. A suitable location a crusher, a coil and some good barrels. But
above all, the right way to make wine. With little equipment but be very careful. Step by step. Accompanying the
wonderful process of making wine thoroughly. Interfering when necessary, protecting fermentation.
All instructions for a craft production, you have here (see other threads), but the result will largely depend on
his whim and commitment. In return, their production may be of excellent quality, guaranteeing good times or perhaps
until the beginning of a new activity.

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Case Vermouth wine production.

Case Vermouth wine production.

Vermouth: is made from the mixture of wines like moscato del Piemonte and some Sicilian wine, for example. Always
whites and neutrals, not oxidizable. Contains 80% of wine, pasteurized at a temperature of 65 ° to 75 ° C and then
cooled to 8 degrees Celsius. The wines are mixed in the desired proportions. Are added sugar, alcohol and herbs.
The aromatic extracts are prepared hot or cold, by distillation or infusion.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Case production of sherry wine.

Case production of sherry wine.

The sherry wine is obtained from ripe grapes, raisins almost like every liqueur. When there is increased production of alcohol
vinous. To age it, is employed to solera (alternate 1/3 of the wine stored for younger wine).

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Case production of Port wine.

Case production of Port wine.

Port: after crushing, in the presence of shells, the wort begins to ferment. After some time it is transported
for containers of wine alcohol. These containers the fermentation is stopped. The presence of alcohol inhibits the action of
yeast and sugar is no longer consumed. The net balances. With high sugar content and high alcohol content between 19 °
and 21 ° GL. It remains to awaiting decanting. Some ports are aged in oak barrels, in the presence of oxygen.
Others in the bottle, forming special.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Case Cognac production.

Case Cognac production.

The good Brandy is made from wine 1st pressing. It can also be done with the remaining juice already crushed bagasse. It is a distillate.
Its alcohol content reaches 60 ° GL. After aged and blended with pure water, the alcohol content drops to 35 °, 40 ° GL.
Every 6 liters of wine, you get 1 liter of brandy. Distillation is a process used to obtain the wine alcohol
the grape must. It is made in pot stills, consisting of a boiler where it is heated the wort, a coil cooled
with water (where the vapor resulting from heating of the wort resume its liquid state) and a container which is
deposited distillate leaving the coil. This liquid is wine alcohol which aged cognac turns into.

0 champagne and cognac techniques require much more elaborate than those used in the manufacture of red wine.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Case production of Champagne.

Case production of Champagne.

Roughly champagne is the result of the second fermentation of white wine, which occurred after the addition of sugar.
Described in detail, however, the process for obtaining this drink are quite complex. One inclusive, termed
"Champenoise" is not used in Brazil because of its high cost. The other, called "Charmat" is a bit simpler.

The first stage in the production of champagne determined by this last method consists in the storage of white wine
Large wooden containers for a few months, six or seven, so that age. During this period will be added
wine a tirage, which is nothing more than a mixture of cane sugar and yeast with good old wine
quality. This mixture deflagará the second fermentation that no longer occur in the pipes, but in hermetically
closed and called autoclaves where the temperature is controlled. The fermenting wine remain 60 days in autoclaves,
conditioned by pressures up to 7 atm (atmosphere). After that the champagne is almost ready, leaving
just filter it and please settling of impurities, to then bottle it. In some cases, prior to bottling,
is a new addition of liquor.

0 champagne and cognac techniques require much more elaborate than those used in the manufacture of red wine.

Monday, November 30, 2015

White wine production process.

White wine production process.

White wine: its production is more delicate than the reds. Since fermentation, they need to be better protected
oxygen and impurities. The lower temperature and slower fermentation, the better it will occur. After the
tumultuous phase, the wines will be transferred to other kites in them and the temperature should be maintained between 11 ° and 14 ° C.
With the end of fermentation, the wine to be discharged into other vats. The temperature therein is as low as possible,
verging 0 ° C. The liquid remains therein for approximately 10 days.

The care of the stabilization of white wine should be larger than that of the red. The stabilization period lasts
necessarily six months to a year. The elimination of impurities in white wine must be perfect because, due to its color
clear they gain a major highlight.

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Red wine production process.

Red wine production process.

Red wine: it can be said that their production is more rustic compared to the other wines. The very presence of the shell
dark color and eliminate a number of necessary care in the preparation of other beverages. Impurities in it are not
as visible as in other wines. A wine thicker due to the presence of the bark tannin origin.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Case production versus Dry Wine Sweet Wine

Case production versus Dry Wine Sweet Wine

Dry wine

Dry wine is one that has undergone a full fermentation. All sugar was eliminated. This wine is full.

Sweet wine:

Sweet wine is wine produced from grapes with high sugar content. As in Brazil this type of grape is almost
nonexistent, one should be careful with sweet wines or liqueur. They are usually obtained by adding sugar
now ready to dry wine. This process alters the quality of the wine, which usually causes hangover. A method far more
to achieve reasonable sweet wines is by performing various racking the wort during fermentation.
Thus the yeasts are removed before their actions are completed. Another way of increasing the sugar content was
radically lowering temperatuda (to 0 ° C) to stop the fermentation before it ends. These two processes
result in better quality sweet wines.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Saca stopper type Double Spiral.

Saca stopper type Double Spiral.

Saca stopper type Double Spiral.
Stick the tip into the cork and rotates the crank to which the stopper skirt. Then the "nasties" are removed with the brush.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Friend Corkscrew cork type Sommelier.

Friend Corkscrew cork type Sommelier.

Friend Corkscrew cork type Sommelier.
We take the cork with the tips, rotating it.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Corkscrew type Zigzag.

Corkscrew type Zigzag.

Corkscrew type Zigzag.
Requires a little more force to remove the stopper.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Type Corkscrew Waiter's Friend.

Type Corkscrew Waiter's Friend.

Corkscrew Waiter's Friend type.
When the cork is pulled out, his "claw" rests on the neck.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Corkscrew Opener Pressure type needle.

Corkscrew Opener Pressure type needle.

Corkscrew Opener type Pressure (needle).
The stopper is removed when the needle bombeiao compressed air in the bottle.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Corkscrew type ring.

Corkscrew type ring.

Ring type corkscrew.
It is the most common. Just be introduced in the cork and pull it out.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Corkscrew Opener with stopper type capsule.

Corkscrew Opener with stopper type capsule.

Corkscrew Opener with capsule type.
The removal of the cap is made by inserting the tip of the stopper opener, but with the capsule on the neck.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Saca stopper type butterfly.

Saca stopper type butterfly.

Model Corkscrew
Upon being introduced into the cork, the side up and when lowering them the cork leaves.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Bottle Rhine, Moselle and Alsatian.

Bottle Rhine, Moselle and Alsatian.

Bottle Rhine, Moselle and Alsatian.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Monday, November 16, 2015

Bottle of Champagne and other sparkling wines.

Bottle of Champagne and other sparkling wines.

Bottle of Champagne and other sparkling wines.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Friday, November 13, 2015

Format Bottles of Wine

Format Bottles of Wine

Wine quality can be identified if the color of the bottle is not very strong.
Its format will also help to know the type of chosen beverage. The bottles, and storing wine, bring with
its origin, and it is common to be baptized with the name of the region where they are commonly used.

The moment you open the bottle is already subject to discussion. Some prefer to do it just before serving. Other
recommend 30 minutes to 1 hour in advance. Anyway, look for a good corkscrew. Nothing sadder than
cork pieces floating inside the bottle.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Glasses used for brandy balloon and Chalice

Glasses used for brandy balloon and Chalice

For the cognac, nothing better than the traditional cup-shaped balloon. Perfect to be maintained between the hands.
Between sips, calmly, you'll warming drink. And in return, she gives off a delicious perfume.
With cold drinks it takes to do the opposite. Avoid touching them, using a napkin or washcloth to involve itself
the bottleneck. Whatever the type of glass, fill it only half full. The aromas are better perceived.
Get to know the sensitivities of wine. Only then can you enjoy its pleasures.

Cups for Champagne.
Chalice balloon.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Glasses used for champagne.

Glasses used for champagne.

To serve the champagne glasses high and narrow, like flute are great because they keep the fizz. Cups, as
used, are indicated. By being open, let carbon dioxide escape very quickly. And there goes the personality
drink! Whatever the type of glass, fill it only half full. The aromas are better perceived.

The variation in the size of the stems of the glasses allows the hand to remain at a correct distance from the bulge, not interfering
temperature and aroma of the wine. The transparency of glass, preferably without details, is another key factor
that wine can be enjoyed, especially when you want to identify their quality. To serve him, never fill the
cups, not to run the risk of being without knowing the true "bouquet" drink.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Glasses Wine Bourgogne.

Glasses Wine Bourgogne.

Bourgogne wine glasses.
Red, white.

A final, but wise reminder: never mix, in the same cup, wine bottle different. Each bottle has its own
plot. The result would be a plot incomprehensible and in very bad taste.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Friday, November 6, 2015

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Cup Goblet of Paris.

Cup Goblet of Paris.

Cup Goblet of Paris.
The bowl known as Goblet of Paris is the most versatile, since it serves to white wines, rosés and reds.

The variation in the size of the stems of the glasses allows the hand to remain at a correct distance from the bulge, not interfering
temperature and aroma of the wine. The transparency of glass, preferably without details, is another key factor
that wine can be enjoyed, especially when you want to identify their quality. To serve him, never fill the
cups, not to run the risk of being without knowing the true "bouquet" drink.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Cups and bowls used for wines.

Cups and bowls used for wines.

Achieved the ideal temperature, narrow down your senses to get the most enjoyment from your wine glass, which should be
transparent so you can see all the clarity and color of the wine. If possible, fine crystal. Thick glasses
prevent you enjoy all the flavor of the drink. The best format for wine glasses in general is the tulip. The body
cylindrical and narrow ledges concentrate the bouquet.
Whatever the type of glass, fill it only half full. The aromas are better perceived.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Ideal temperature for serving wine.

Ideal temperature for serving wine.

The optimal temperature is the one that shows all the qualities of the wine. Whites, rosés and champagnes are served best when
ice cream (between 8 and 13 ° C). Never put ice pebbles into the wine. It would be almost sacrilegious. The drink would
watery, losing its fine qualities. Treat the wine gently, cooling it slowly and gradually.
In Europe, red wines usually be served at room temperature (average 15 ° C). This means that in Brazil,
especially in summer, red wine can and should be cooled. Ideally put it in a bucket with only cold water,
until the temperature drops to between 18 and 20 ° C.
With cold drinks avoid touching them, using a napkin or washcloth to wrap the neck itself.

Saturday, October 31, 2015

How to serve wine.

How to serve wine.

For most Europeans, drinking wine is part of everyday life. It is a habit as popular as our coffee. But if
to serve good coffee it is just cool and warm with the wine is far more complicated. Apart from the temperature,
type of glass and even the knack of picking up the bottle can change their flavor. The bottle must not be shaken. Avoid
happen using the charming baskets or holders, to hold her own.

Friday, October 30, 2015

The choice of wine.

The choice of wine.

Taste a good wine is an act of pleasure. This pleasure starts from the moment of choice, but also the difficulties. There is a
fascinating variety, but you need to know it. There are wines from the whole world. Of different vineyards, cultivated
numerous ways in different soils and climates varied. Each bottle has a story to tell and a pleasure to offer.
There is a simple choice. Perhaps for this reason, the tradition of serving red wine with meat and white with fish, either
then no discussions.

In fact, what makes a good combination of food and drink is not the color of the wine. It is the fact that the taste of a non-interfering
the taste of each other. Therefore, in general, fish meat light combine with soft white wine. This does not exclude the
possibility of a light red accompany a hearty dish of fish. Just like some white-bodied blend nicely
with meat dishes.

In short, bland foods and dishes call for smooth wines require strong wines stronger flavor.
When serving different wines at the same time, the reasoning is the same. Try to do it so that the flavor of a non
interfere with the other. First the lighter, then the more full-bodied. The younger before the more mature. If the
wine quality is also different, in order to serve the best. Otherwise, they would look even lower
worse. Follow your intuition. The most important is how you enjoy the contents of your glass.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Manzanilla wine.

Manzanilla wine.
If possible try to "manzanilla". Unfortunately this drink, made west of Jerez, close to the town of San
Lucas de Barrameda, is not exported.
The word "manzanilla" also means apple and chamomile, but strangely the drink has nothing to do with them. It is a
dry wine, a little bitter. Who says it's already proven "salty". Has a special bouquet and quite pronounced. Only as
curiosity, who really enjoys this wine are the bullfighters. He is very popular in Seville, which is served in jars
special.
There are two types of Manzanillas, the thin, very light and drink "posada" or aged. If you go to Spain, care
with manzanilla posada. The alcoholic gradation increases with age. You run the risk of losing the most
exciting bullfight.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Sherry Wine.

Sherry Wine.
In this endless universe of wines you can not fail to be presented to Sherry, the beloved of the British cherry. In
Actually his name, both in English and in Portuguese, is a corruption of its original location, the Spanish city of
Jerez la Frontera.
The sherry has a penetrating aroma and remarkable. May be clear, the fine sherry or dark. Being dark there are two types,
the "amontillado" and oloroso. Try the sweet ambient temperature, cool but a little dry sherry (10 ° C) for
taste it better. Maybe you become a fan, like the English.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Port.

Port.

Also comes from Portugal Port wine, prepared almost handmade, there. There is a white port but undoubtedly the great
the red star is called "vintage", a wine from a particular harvest, very special. Liqueur and full-bodied wine of
Port is excellent, pleasing many tastes.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Madeira wine.

Madeira wine.

Madeira wine is very welcome canapés if the dry type. The wood, as the name implies, is produced on the island of
Madeira, Portugal. The cleaner is made from grape Sercial. But for after meals, the tasty is the sweetest Wood,
made of Malmsey grape variety.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Wine Vermouth.

Wine Vermouth.

Vermouth is actually a wine plus sugar and herbs. It can be red or white, dry or sweet.

Still there are some secrets you need to know to participate, how to, this true ritual is to drink wine.
To accompany casual conversation, interspersed with snacks, one vermouth pure or in the form of a drink, carefully
prepared, wears well. The vermouth is actually a wine to which is added sugar and herbs, can be red or white,
dry or sweet. Surely some of them will match your personality. If not, there are other alternatives
for your appetizer.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

The Champagne.

The Champagne.

When party day, needless to say that the ideal drink is champagne. Sparkling, lightweight, this drink tastes like
revelry. Its name comes from the Champagne region of France that is responsible for this invention captivating. Even when the occasion
is not to celebrate, you can be sure, a good champagne makes the party alone. In France, it is made of a mixture of
red grapes and white and here in Brazil only white grapes. The best known champagne is white, but there are also,
to the surprise of many, red and rosé champagnes. And, just to kill your curiosity, the balls come from champagne
sugar that is added to this white wine, a second fermentation, which turns into carbon dioxide.

Friday, October 23, 2015

The Cognac.

The Cognac.

Few people know that cognac, drink originates from the French region of Charrentes was discovered almost by accident.
Once, when the harvest site was higher than expected, we decided to distill the wine by adding water and
storing it in oak barrels for later consumption. The liquid aged. And it must have been delicious because
decided to repeat the experiment, this time without putting water. Had been born brandy. A strong drink and warm,
can warm the coldest nights. Even if, by chance, you are lonely.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Green Wines.

Green Wines.

In addition to the red wines, white and rosé, so you become a true "connoisseur" is interesting to know something
of other types of wine that have well-defined characteristics.

The green wine, for example, gets its name because it is made from grapes, white or red, unripe.
Produced in northern Portugal, between the Douro and Minho, is a little alcoholic wine, taste a bit sour.
Prefer young green wine. It's when their characteristics are more present. The Portuguese grapes that produce this
unique wine grapes are white as Azulbranco, Albariño, Loureiro, Trajadura, Pedernã and grapes as Espadeiro
and Vinhão. Even if you do not have one in the veins sanguinho Lusitanian, try the delights of green wine to the sound of a
fate and good company. It is almost assured of good times. But if we are in winter, one cold night and a cozy
fireplace ask a brandy.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Rosé Wines.

Rosé Wines.

The true rosé wines are produced from grapes rosy. There are very few varieties of grapes and pink
Brazil what you usually do is cut, that is, mixing red and white wines already ready. In many parts of the world
it is customary to make rosé wine from red grapes, shortening the time of contact of the must with the skins. Or
associating white grape (90%) of the inks (10%) and left to ferment the mash along with the bark of grapes. Another
so infrequent, is to add substances clarificadoras to red wine.

The true rosé wines are produced using grapes rosy, but there are other methods for obtaining it. On
Brazil is customary to make the cut, ie, the mixture of red and white wines already ready.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

White wines.

White wines.

White wines can be prepared either from grapes and white grapes. This is because the fermentation
Separate the wort takes the bark does not acquire the color ink. You can taste the white wines national
with ease. Much of the savings comes from varieties classified as superior.

As white wines, red wines are classified into dry and mild or sweet.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Red Wines world.

Red Wines world.
The best red wines in the world are French, and Spanish Californians. Its dark color comes from a substance called
enodanina present in the peel of the fruit.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Red wines Brazilian

Red wines Brazilian

Domestic wines, mostly, are produced from grapes called American or hybrid, for example, Isabel,
And Seibel, Niagara grapes still used to manufacture juice and vinegar. The other 20% of the national production are made
with European grapes of excellent quality. Despite some domestic brands are excellent it would be cowardly to compare them
to French productions, especially the regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy, the German and Italian. In these and other countries
Europeans today, the art of winemakers, besides having a whole tradition and heritage of the techniques of their ancestors, is
also a true science.

Dyed national of Brazil.
The best red wines come from the national Rio Grande do Sul are produced with European grapes that are only able to
adaptation in this region. These include Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Bonarda.

Dyed popular.
The most popular red wines, slightly alcoholic flavor, similar to a grape juice are produced from grapes common
U.S.. They are usually sold in bottles 8-5 liters.

Dyed intermediaries.
There are dyed intermediate coming from grapes hybrid, that is, a mixture of common and European grapes.

As white wines, red wines are classified into dry and mild or sweet.
The red wines of southern Brazil are produced by European grapes such as Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and
Bonarda.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Wine fattening? It has lots of calories?

Wine fattening? It has lots of calories?

If you are part of the vast majority of those concerned about calories, beware. Some wines have more sugar than others.
Fattening, yes. Called soft actually are sweet: they have more than 3 grams of sugar per liter. Therefore, according to
Brazilian legislation. If the problem is a few extra pounds, swap the soft dry.

Like people, wines also have defects, you only notice the intimacy. To speak of these defects exist throughout
a vocabulary. The wines can be harsh, heavy, incomplete, sour ... just like some people. But only the
French have the right term to explain that the wine tastes like cork-"bouchoné" is the word. But there is no
term that sums up the problem of a wine that is light alcohol. It is ill-drunk even, it is said. Only hope
you do not need all these adjectives when experimenting.