Concetti Chiave
- Bordeaux is a key commercial city in France, pivotal in the wine-shipping trade due to its location on the Garonne River and proximity to an ocean port.
- The region's wine history includes English control in the 1100s, with its return to France in 1453, and is now renowned for high-quality wines.
- Aperitif wines, with an alcohol content of 15-20%, are enjoyed before meals; popwines, at 8-9%, resemble soft drinks in taste.
- White table wines accompany delicate foods like chicken and fish, served chilled, and range from sweet to extremely dry.
- Sparkling wines, known for their bubbles, are versatile for any meal and typically mark celebrations, with an alcohol content of 10-14%.
Bordeaux and its history
Bordeaux, the centre of the wine-shipping trade of France, is one of the chief commercial cities of the country. It lies on the Garonne River and it has a large natural harbour. England held Bordeaux for a time in the middle 1100's. Eleanor of Aquitaine brought the city as part of her dowry when she married the duke of Normandy, later Henry II. The French drove the English out in 1453. Bordeaux lies in the heart of the Aquitaine Basin, an area covered with vineyards. Bordeaux wines are well known because of their quality and because they are produced near.an ocean port and can be shipped easily. It is one of the most important France regions with Burgundy and Champagne. There are six main classes of wine. Wine producers base these classifications on commonly accepted ideas of when the wines are served. However, personal taste plays an important part in the enjoyment of wine and so the classifications are usually considered only a guide.
Aperitif wines and popwines
1) Appetizer wines: are usually served alone or with appetizers, before the main course of a meal. Their alcoholic content ranges from about 15 to 20%. The leading appetizer wines, vary in taste from sweet to dry (nonsweet). Wines called popwines may also be drunk alone or with appetizers. They have an alcoholic content of about 8 or 9 % and resemble soft drinks in taste.
2) Red table wines: most of these wines have a hearty flavour that complements such I main course dishes as red meats, game and highly seasoned food. These wines have an alcoholic content of from about 8 to 15% . Red table wines are served unchilled.
3) Rose (pink) wines: are considered all-purpose wines. They share some characteristics of both red and white table wines and can be used with any kind of food. They !ire served chilled.
White wines and dessert wines
4) White table wines: are generally served with delicate flavoured food as chicken and fish. These wines range in colour from pale to deep gold and vary in taste from sweet to extremely dry. They are served chilled.
5) Dessert wines: are sweet, rich wines that are often served alone or with desserts. They have an alcoholic content of from 15 to over 20% and are served unchilled.
6) Sparkling wines: bubble and sparkle because they contain carbon dioxide gas. They may be served with any food and are most often used to celebrate festive occasions. Sparkling wines have an alcoholic content of from 10 to 14% and are served chilled.
Domande da interrogazione
- What historical significance does Bordeaux hold in relation to England?
- Why is Bordeaux considered a key region in the wine industry?
- How are Bordeaux wines classified, and what factors influence these classifications?
- What are the characteristics and serving suggestions for sparkling wines from Bordeaux?
Bordeaux was held by England in the middle 1100s when Eleanor of Aquitaine brought the city as part of her dowry upon marrying the Duke of Normandy, later Henry II. The French eventually drove the English out in 1453.
Bordeaux is a central hub for the wine-shipping trade in France, known for its high-quality wines. Its location near an ocean port facilitates easy shipping, making it one of the most important wine regions alongside Burgundy and Champagne.
Bordeaux wines are classified into six main classes based on commonly accepted ideas of when they are served, such as appetizer wines, red table wines, and dessert wines. However, personal taste significantly influences the enjoyment of wine, so these classifications are generally considered a guide.
Sparkling wines from Bordeaux contain carbon dioxide gas, which gives them their characteristic bubbles and sparkle. They have an alcoholic content of 10 to 14% and are served chilled, often used to celebrate festive occasions and can be paired with any food.
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