Looking for alcohols, wines and champagnes are two of the most popular beverage that you will find in every bar, restaurant or any party hub in NYC. When it comes to wine, this aromatic and bubbly drink came into existence centuries ago. The production of wines started in 6000 BC with a process known as fermentation. With different types of grapes, several categories of wines were introduced to mankind. This is when one of your favorites - red wines, saw the light of the day. LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT ITS BENEFITS:-Lowers the chances of heart diseases. It has tannis and procyanidins that protect you against heart diseases thus prolonging your life. It helps in hardening your enamel and prevents the tooth decay. Apart from this, it also contains polyphenols to decrease the gum infections.This beverage procures you from Type 2 Diabetes and also makes your bones stronger.Now, you are aware of the miraculous benefits of wine. So, just head towards knowing some of the famous food pairings with wines. There are some wine and food pairing trends that got popular in cities like NYC. In fact, there are many bars that offer free cuisines with wine. Wine Wisdom being one of the most famous wine bars in NYC offers you with rose wine, white wine, red wine, and many more varieties. DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS THAT ADD FLAVOUR TO YOUR WINE:Cabernet Sauvignon: It is a full-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors and savory tastes from black pepper to bell pepper. Serve it with fried chicken for the best taste.Merlot: It has a very low tannin content clubbed with the flavors of cherry and plum. Best paired with pasta. Pinot Noir: The spicy and earthy taste of Pinot Noir is tantalizing to the palates and melts deep in the mouth. As it is a spicy and earthy you can pair it with BBQ Potato chips.Ribera del duero Tempranillo or a melbec:- This wine is an acidic one so, scrumptious pizzas would taste just spectacular with it. You’ll be amazed at how the crispy taste of pizzas and similar dishes can enhance the taste of Melbec red wine. OLD WINE, YET A NEW TREND:-Have you heard of the famous old saying “OLD IS GOLD”? Well, this one suits the best to wines. In comparison to red wines, the white wines have a lesser shelf life that is 2-3 years. Aging of wine is marked successful when there is a proper balance between tannin, acidity, and fruitiness. Red wine gets better with aging because the tannin content in it is more as compared to white wine. Some of the red wines that advocate the saying “OLD IS GOLD” are:Cabernet Sauvignon-10-15 years.Pinot Noir-5-10 years.Zinfandel and chardonnay- Drink when it is “okay”.Red wine is counted among the best wines in the world and that is why it needs to be taken more care of while preserving. The preservation of wine has become easier these days due to the advent of preservation cellars.HOW TO PRESERVE RED WINE?Due to the various types of red wines, the preservation techniques also differ. Higher temperature spoils the taste of red wine that is why cool temperature is recommended for safe preservation. Usually, it is placed in the basement where temperature lies between 55 to 65 Degree F. If you are preserving your wine in a bottle make sure that the cork is applied on the bottle’s head. This will keep it air tight and will increase the shelf life. Now, you know all about the red wines. So, go ahead and enjoy the red wines in NYC.
