Wine in Somerville

G 回 OSULIVAN SQ. *LIQUORS Types of Wine WINE IN SOMER RED WINE Red wines are made from black grapes fermented with the grape skins (which is where the red colour of the wine comes from), seeds, and stems. Red wine is high in tannins, which causes that bitter, dry taste in your mouth after you take a sip. WHITE WINE White wines are made from both white grapes and black grapes. But while red wines are fermented with grape skins, white wines are not. Instead, the skins are separated so only the clear grape juice is used. White wine has few tannins; its acidic nature is what outlines its fresh, crisp and tart flavours. ROSE WINE Rosé is a wine known by its blush or pink colour. This pretty colour is created when the juice of black grapes is fermented with the skins for a very short period of time, from a few hours to a few days until the juice turns colour. Like white wine, it is also low in tannins, though some rosés are dry. Rosé is a popular crowd-pleaser. especially for summertime parties, and a great choice as a starter wine because of its light, sweet flavour. SPARKLING WINE Sparkling wines are carbonated wines, hence the nickname "bubbly." Sparkling wines are made from black and white grapes, and carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring byproduct of fermentation. The most well-known sparkling wine is champagne. which is often used in celebrations like New Year's and weddings. DESSERT WINE As the name suggests, dessert wines are very sweet wines that are drunk after a meal with (and sometimes as) dessert. www.sullivansqliquors.com