| Tannins, in red wine, comes from the stems, | | | | firm, it has a large tannin content. If it is called |
| seeds, grape skins and from the oak barrels they | | | | soft, the content is low. But how many tannins in |
| age in. White vino has very little tannin content | | | | your glass of vino depends on the the drinker. |
| because they have minimal contact with the | | | | Some like their glass of vino to have a high tannin |
| stems, seeds and grape skins. The majority of | | | | content, while others like theirs with a low |
| tannins in white wine comes from the oak barrels | | | | content. |
| they age in. If, for a short time, you do allow it to | | | | The wine maker controls the amount of tannins |
| remain in contact with their grape skins, it will be | | | | he can produce by controlling the amount of |
| called a blush. | | | | contact the juice has with the grape skins, seeds |
| Tannins are important for reds, because it allows | | | | and stems. But the drinker can also reduce |
| them to age. In a young wine that has not aged, | | | | tannins in their red wine, making it softer and |
| the large content makes the wine taste sour and | | | | bringing out more of the wines flavor, by aerating |
| or overly dry. As it ages however, the content | | | | it or letting it breath. |
| decreases and forms as sediment in the bottom | | | | In short, tannins are important for red wines to |
| of the barrel. | | | | allow them to age properly and to give them their |
| They also give the reds its taste. If it is called | | | | distinct taste, firm or soft. |