Focus on Wine Tannin

"With taste, we learn.Did you sip a wine and all of a sudden you had bitter ,drying effect in the tongue and mouth! Well Tannin got you "

What is Tannin in wine and how does it taste ?

Tannin is a naturally occurring polyphenol micronutrients with antioxidants and potential health benefits found in plants, seeds, bark, wood, leaves, and fruit skins.It’s also found in oak barrels.

Tannins express a bitter ,mouth-drying, causing puckering power sensation.

Tasting several wines, you will notice notice the difference that some wines have higher Tannins than others.(recommended tasting red wines for beginners)it can be noticed more in in young red wines .

The importance of Tannin In wine

Tannis is actually a key reason why certain red wines, can usually age better.Over time causing them to feel smoother and less harsh.

Tannins are largely responsible for giving red wines a defined structure or "body."

Tanninsl link in contributing to the taste of wine in complex ways.

They also have great health benefits for humans!(antioxidants)

"If you want to try a trick that can help you recognize a tannin ,Put a wet tea bag on your tongue the dry weight of plant leaves are pure tannin."

Tannin Wine with Food

Tannin is a perfect partner for rich, fatty foods, it reduce the bitterness and to smooth out the texture of the wine.

Red Wines with high Tannins

Nebbiolo

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tempranillo

Petite Sirah

Red Wines with low Tannins

Barbera

Pinot noir

Primitivo

Gamay

"Maratheftiko is expressing the Cypriot terroir in its best.Wines can be soft or firm in tannins"