There are many types of wine, including:
- Red wine: Made from blue grapes with skins, red wines are known for their dark fruit flavors and tannins. Oak aging is common in red wines.
- White wine: Made from green grapes or destemmed blue grapes, white wines are usually lighter in body and alcohol than red wines. They can have aromatic notes of flowers, citrus, and orchard fruits.
- Rosé wine: Made from blue grapes, where the skins are sorted from early in the fermentation process. Rosé wine is often paired with summer occasions.
- Sparkling wine: Made from both green and blue grapes, sparkling wine can be white, red, or rosé. Champagne is a popular type of sparkling wine.
- Fortified wine: Has a higher alcohol content than other types of wine. Fortified wine is often paired with a big meal.
- Ice wine: Has a sweet taste and low alcohol content.
- Dessert wine: A sweet wine that is typically served with dessert.