What colors tell
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Wine appreciation starts from our eyes. Hold the glass against a white background to see the color of wine, both its intensity and hue. Tilt the glass and hold it up to light to see the shadings of the color at the rim.
The color of red wine, from deep purple, ruby to crimson, mainly comes from the pigment in the skin of grape, varying according to grape variety, ripeness and climate of the year. A blackish purple color indicates the wine is probably made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah or Nebbiolo. A bright ruby color is very likely from Pinot Noir.
Deep color basically tells a warm summer of the vintage, hence a full rich body and a burst of fruity aromas. Pale red wine is usually from a cool region, Burgundy and Beaujolais for example.
Tint in rim is usually a reference for age. A purplish or bluish tint in red indicates youth while brick red, yellow even brownish tint tells an old vintage.
The brightness also indicates acidity to some extent, the brighter the color, the higher the acidity.
The color of white wine ranges from pale green, straw, pale yellow, golden to amber. Color to some extent tells the wine-making method, body and flavor.
A pale color indicates that the wine is unoaked, hence with light body and fresh taste. Pale green or yellow color with green tint indicates the wine may have grassy, lime or white flower note. Pale yellow indicates possible aromas of tropical fruits such as peach and pineapple.
Those wine with golden color are very likely oaked in the barrel, hence may have medium body, buttery flavor and note of nut, honey or dried fruit.
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