This label is in the form of a “shield” is known throughout the world. Moet & Chandon produces an exclusive vintage champagne since 1936.

Named after the famous brand in the wine industry personalities – the Benedictine monk Pierre Perignon Who lived in the 17 century. Home – an appeal to the spiritual person in France. Attributed to him (the French, the British think differently) the glory of the invention of sparkling foam drink – until it no thought of as the usual ferment the wine to turn into a wonderful new drink. He probably was not absolutely the first, but certainly was at the forefront of production technology of champagne, which in general is inherited, and our contemporaries.
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All wines are grape juice through the fermentation process. In grapes, nature has given purely chemical equilibrium, so that it can ferment without the addition of enzymes, sugars, acids, etc.

In general, when people go to a bar or wine bar they believe or think that there are hundreds of types of wine after the search to hundreds of different types of attractive bottles. This is just a fallacy. There are only five basic types of wine there, and all the wines come under the umbrella of them. The five main types of wine are:

Red wine

As the name implies, this type of wine from red grapes (they are also called black grapes). During fermentation the grape skins are left red to red in color. This type of wine is heavier than white wines, because of his skin, he has more tannin. The grape skins also contribute to flavoring, into the wine. Some of the most popular types of grapes in the production of red wines, as follows:
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With regard to dry wines and also wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, there is no real homeland for the Grenache in the Mediterranean arc. While it is present everywhere but has never won as an evidence in a specific soil as is the case in Bandol Mourvèdre, Syrah or at the Pic Saint Loup Carignan in the Corbières. No, what seems to appeal to the Grenache is its versatility and good adaptation to each Mediterranean region. This is the point of gluttony in the assembly, this generous and exuberant side.
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Originally from Spain, Grenache is a grape that has aesthetic convince wine-producing countries that fell under the spell of his qualities. Gluttony, generous aroma, roundness in the mouth … many of its assets that enable it today to be among the most planted grape in the world. In Languedoc-Roussillon, it is adorned with different colors (black, white and gray) and can develop many types of wine.
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Family Kunej the last update of intensive technological equipment and develop a modern wine cellar, which boasts the highest wine processing quality criteria. The new cellar is also expanded production capacity, so that the cultivation of grapes with their own grapes may also be made with carefully selected vineyards in the district.
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I recently met with him Jacques Disner, the cellar in Chamoson Polyte (Valais):

We turn first time in the winery where we tasted a lot of wines from the vintner chamosard, whether white or red. All are drawn to the tank. Jacques student almost all of his wines in stainless steel tanks. His chardonnay and Millennium are sweet for their high undergrowth.

White wines:

Pendant Chamoson 2009. Mineral beautiful expression in the nose but the palate fruity (apricot), fresh and fine, good length. A cracking which does not lack body.
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Germany
It is known for its white wines since Roman times. To the extent that the vineyards of Johannisberg, Steinberg is back to 1106 and 1131.
The German wines of the Rhine region, are renowned for their finesse, their bouquet.

Italy
It is known for being the second largest wine producer in Europe. Several Italian wineries are renowned for the quality of their wines, however, are not rivals of the French and German wines.
Within the recognized strong wines, is the production of Marsala in Sicily.
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Another classification of wines is through its colors, namely red (rouge – red), white (blanc – white) and pink (rose – pink).

• Red Wines
  The color of wine comes from the color of the skin of grapes, where the wort is left in contact with the skin of the grapes until they reach a desired color.
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I recently met with him Jacques Disner, the cellar in Chamoson Polyte (Valais):

We turn first time in the winery where we tasted a lot of wines from the vintner chamosard, be they white or red. All are drawn to the tank. Jacques raises almost all of his wines in stainless steel tanks. His chardonnay and sweet Millennium are for their high undergrowth.
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While red wines are probably more popular for wine lovers, it’s not surprising that most of them start out drinking white wine first. One big difference between red and white wine is the absence of tannin, which gives you that harsh or astingent taste when you have too much of it. That is the reason why white wine is often enjoyed chilled. There are many styles of white wines that can be made and the broad styles are mentioned here. Like red wine, there are many different types of grapes used for white wines and I will feature the most popular ones here. Included here is the popular white wines of France, Germany and Italy.

Style of White Wines

For white wines, the style is determined by three factors:

Dry or Sweet:This depends on the grape used and the fermentation process. By stopping the fermentation prematurely, some of the grape’s natural sugar remains. Alternatively, some unfermented (sweet) wine is added to the wine.
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