As the saying goes, “you get what you pay for”, but in reality, people prefer to be able to choose the best wine for the same price. So, what are the specific criteria for “good”? In fact, unless this question is answered by a professional sommelier, the answer depends on the subjective preferences of the consumer. Of course, there are objective criteria for evaluating the quality of good wine. What constitutes a good wine? Here are three obvious signs that a wine is good.
What about red wine? Look at these three
1. Is the flavor complex enough?
The more aromas and flavors a wine has, the more complex it is. The so-called “aromas and flavors” are what we commonly refer to as plum, cherry, vanilla or tobacco. The more flavors you can sense, the more complex the wine is, and the more complex the wine, the higher the quality of the wine. It is worth noting that complexity is arguably the most recognized quality criterion by wine tasters.
2. Intensity of flavor
Generally speaking, the stronger the flavor of a wine, the better the drinker will be able to recognize the flavor characteristics of the wine. The importance of this characteristic is that when it comes to wines that are complex enough, it is often difficult for the taster to clearly identify the various layers of flavor in the wine if the wine is not strong enough.
3. Does the wine taste balanced?
For wine, “balance” refers to the variety of flavors, such as fruit, vegetables, and oak, that make up a significant portion of the wine. A well-balanced wine usually has a harmonious ratio of components and no collision of flavors.
In fact, the typicality of a wine is one of the most important qualities in determining the quality of a wine. By “typicality” we mean the ability of the taster to taste the flavor of the wine, mainly in terms of grape variety and region of production. Even if you have never tasted it yourself, you may know what the wine tastes like.
