Wine Flavours

The tongue is a versatile thing – used to eat and speak.  And it can do more on it’s surface where there are sensory receptors and taste buds.  The taste buds on the tongue can distinguish between sour, sweet, salty, bitter and “umami”.

To experience the right glass of wine properly, the optimal temperature is of fundamental importance.

An important principle for a good glass of wine is that the glass does not distract from the wine.  It should be free of sanding or colour.  Thin-walled glass and smooth edges emphasize the freshness and liveliness of a wine.  The heavier the wine, the greater the glass must be.

The optimal drinking temperature of young white wines is 6-10 ° C.  For heavy wines, such as late harvests, may be served at 12-15 ° C.  Young red wines drink best at 14-16 ° C and mature wines at 16-18 ° C.