Big mistakes we make when drinking wine
In previous posts, it has been more than proven that drinking wine is a real pleasure, although, on certain occasions, it is a somewhat complicated task to enjoy one hundred percent, especially if you don’t take into account a series of small details that allow you to appreciate all the nuances of each glass.
For this reason, take note and point out the following most common mistakes when drinking wine, with the goal that you can begin to avoid them from the moment you finish reading this information.
Save the wine in the fridge
In general, very low temperatures deteriorate the quality of wines, especially red wines. In addition, if they have gone through the barrel, they are directly affected some of its main qualities, such as, for example, its unctuousness.
In this sense, a prolonged period of time inside the fridge causes the wine to become more acidic and insipid.
A good idea is to put it one hour before opening it so that it acquires freshness and then leave it another half hour before serving, without overheating.
Filling too much the glass
Never fill the glass to the top when serving a wine, since this practice encourages its exposure to the sun and its evaporation. The most advisable thing is that you pour half doses and that the excess wine you keep inside the bottle and, in turn, in the tank as the main container.
Use the same glass for two different wines
It is not strictly obligatory, although it is highly recommended. Personally, I think that the best way to eliminate the remains of the first wine you consume is to rinse the glass with a few drops of the one you are going to taste immediately afterwards. Discard that small amount of the second wine and your glass will be perfect to continue with your tasting.
Push the cork towards the bottom of the bottle if it breaks
Big mistake! The cork will split into small pieces that will impregnate all the wine. The perfect alternative is that you try to remove it in its entirety, but if you can not, use a strainer when you go to serve the wine. It is very unpleasant that small particles appear in the glasses
Unfinished bottle: place it lying down and with the cork
You must be very careful with this topic, especially in the hottest months of the year. The cork itself is a focus in which large amounts of microorganisms accumulate that can spoil any wine.
Therefore, if you keep the bottle lying down, the liquid will be in constant contact with the cork. The best is to store it standing up and with a special stopper for this purpose, which removes the air inside with a plunger.
Leave the excess wine at room temperature
Many times, we decide to open a bottle of wine and we do not drink it whole. However, if after you forget to keep it in a cool place and leave it at room temperature, it is very likely that its content begins to oxidize quickly. Keep in mind that a good wine can stand, in optimal conditions, just a couple of days away from cold environments.
Holding the glass for the ball
As already discussed in the text about the different types of existing cups, these are composed of the foot, the stem and the body, also called the chalice, which is divided into the ball and the neck.
If you hold, by simple comfort or inexperience, the glass for the ball, the only thing you will get is that the wine is heated by direct contact with your hand. The best thing is that you always hold it by the stem.
And you, did you previously know these negative practices when drinking wine? I would like to receive your comments and opinions! Do not hesitate to contact me and we can exchange our impressions on this topic.