There are different types of wine according to their colour, age, sugar level or carbon dioxide. At Bodegas Delampa we explain each of them.
Types of wine according to colour
Wines may be classified according to their colour into three principal categories: white, rosé and red.
1. White wines
They are made with white or red grapes that have not been in contact with the skins during fermentation, which gives them their characteristic pale colour. You may also find of interest our post How a white wine is made.
2. Rosé wines
They are made with red grapes that have been in contact with the skins for a limited time, which gives them their pink colour.
3. Red wines
They are made with red grapes that have been in contact with the skins for a prolonged time, which gives them their dark red colour.
Types of wine according to age
There are different types of wine according to their age, and these may be classified into three principal categories:
1. Young wine
A young wine has been made recently and is drunk in the first or second year after its making. These wines usually have a fresh, fruity flavour, and are often easier to drink than more mature wines.
2. Wine for keeping
These are wines that have been made with grapes of high quality and have been kept in oak barrels for a prolonged period (between 3 and 15 years). These wines usually have a more complex, elegant flavour, and are better suited to special occasions or to accompany elaborate dishes.
3. Aged wine
These are wines that have been kept for many years (generally more than 15 years) and have acquired a very distinctive flavour and aroma. These wines are often highly prized by wine enthusiasts, and are better suited to pairing with haute cuisine.
Types of wine according to sugar level
Wines may be classified according to their sugar level into several categories, among them:
1. Dry wine
These are wines that contain a low level of sugar (less than 4 grams per litre). These wines are usually more fruity and have a slightly bitter taste on the tongue.
2. Medium-dry wine
These are wines that contain an intermediate level of sugar (between 4 and 12 grams per litre). These wines usually have a fruity, sweet flavour, and are often easier to drink than dry wines.
3. Sweet wine
These are wines that contain a high level of sugar (more than 12 grams per litre). These wines usually have a very sweet, fruity flavour, and are better suited to pairing with desserts or to be taken as a digestif.
4. Sparkling wine
These are wines that contain a variable quantity of sugar (from dry to very sweet), and that have been made by a fermentation in which bubbles of carbon dioxide are produced. These wines are often very popular as an aperitif or for special celebrations.
Types of wine according to carbon dioxide
Wines may be classified according to their level of carbon dioxide into several categories, among them:
1. Still wine
These are wines that contain no carbon dioxide, or that contain a very low quantity of this gas. These wines are usually the most common and are characterised by a fruity, powerful flavour.
2. Sparkling wine
These are wines that contain a moderate quantity of carbon dioxide, which gives them a sensation of sparkle in the mouth. These wines are often very popular as an aperitif or for special celebrations.
3. Wine with fine bubbles
These are sparkling wines in which the bubbles of carbon dioxide are very small and delicate, which gives them a very refined sensation in the mouth.
4. Wine with coarse bubbles
These are sparkling wines in which the bubbles of carbon dioxide are larger and more visible, which gives them a more exuberant sensation in the mouth.
Delampa wine
At Bodegas Delampa you will find the finest wines of Jumilla made with the finest methods in order to obtain a product of unique personality and quality.
