Sour is one of the most beautiful flavors in wine. It can wake you up at the end of a long evening, when all the energy is gone and you are ready to go home. A pick-me-up, if you will. It's like acid gives you new energy.
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The influence of tartaric acids on wine
Vinegar acids are an important part of a good glass of wine. They may not be the most prominent flavor, but when present in the right amount, they can make a wine livelier and more alive. But what makes a wine sour? And what does the acidity actually say about the taste of the wine?
Wine is made from grapes, so why doesn't it taste like grapes?
Wine is made from grapes, but it doesn't taste like it. This is because the grape skin and seeds are removed during the winemaking process. This leaves behind the juice, which has a different taste. The taste of wine is also influenced by other factors, such as the type of grape used, the climate in which it was grown and how long it was aged.
