Wine Types
Red vs. White Wine: Key Differences
How red and white wines are made, how they taste and when to choose each.
It's all about the skins
Red wine ferments with grape skins, which add color, tannin and many of its flavors. White wine is pressed off the skins first.
Taste and food
Reds tend to be fuller with tannin; whites are usually lighter with more acidity. Match the weight of the wine to the weight of the food.
Serving temperature
Reds: 60-65°F. Whites: 45-50°F.
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