You may often drink wine, and often drink wines of various flavors, but do you know grape spirits? Have you ever drank grape spirits? What is grape spirit? What makes it different?

You may often drink wine, and often drink wines of various flavors, but do you know grape spirits? Have you ever drank grape spirits? What is grape spirit? What makes it different? We asked Mr. Li Qingshui, a wine culture researcher, to give you a detailed explanation.

Unique brewing technology

As the saying goes, a clever woman cannot make a meal without rice. Only with good raw materials and good technology can we produce top quality products. Our domestic grape spirits are such a top-grade product. Let's first take a look at its raw materials, Ugni Blanc and Guirenxiang, and you will know what this spirit is like.

White Yuni, also known as White Yuni, is a Eurasian species native to France. World famous wines such as Remy Martin, Hennessy, and Martell all use Ugni Blanc as raw material, and it is also an excellent variety for brewing dry white wine. The wine made from it is straw yellow, clear and transparent, mellow and refreshing, has a long aftertaste and is of high quality.

Guirenxiang, also known as Yislin, is a Eurasian species originating from Italy. Introduced to China in 1982. The wine brewed from Guirenxiang is straw yellow, clear and shiny, has a pleasant fruity and wine aroma, is soft and refreshing, plump and complete, has appropriate sourness and astringency, has a deep aftertaste, and is of high quality. Guirenxiang is a good variety for making high-quality white wine, as well as champagne, brandy and processed grape juice.

Mr. Li Qingshui said that grape spirits are produced in Xinjiang, my country. There are some with 52 degrees, some with 72 degrees, and some with 81 degrees, which are higher than the liquor we often drink. This kind of wine is made from the world's best varieties of Ugni Blanc and Guirenxiang grapes, and is pressed together with the grape stems and skins (the grape stems contain far more nutrients and tannins than the grape skins). The traditional Charente pot Advanced distillation equipment and double distillation process maintain the unique aroma of grape varieties.

With the addition of grape pulp, peel and core, the wine also absorbs a large amount of grape extracts, such as grape polyphenols, resveratrol, ligustilide, etc. These ingredients are helpful in softening blood vessels and It is beneficial to improve the body's immune system. After being stored in the cellar and fermented, the sugar contained in the grapes will gradually be converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide. During fermentation, more ester macromolecules are also extracted from the wine body, making the wine fuller. Mellow, fragrant and endless aftertaste, these are characteristics that liquor brewed from starchy crops does not have. Then, through distillation, the taste of grape spirits can reach the strong taste of white wine while possessing the nutrition of wine.

During the fermentation process, the transformation of sugar is more pure and direct. After drinking, you will feel intoxicated but not drunk, and you will feel refreshed but not lost. After the above process is completed, various related conditions must be strictly controlled, and before bottling In the past, transportation over long distances was not allowed.

The brewing process of grape spirits is obviously different from that of white wine and foreign wine, and it completely solves the three major contradictions of the taste, strength and nutrition of wine, so that these three can be integrated into one. . Its brewing process is highly technical and difficult.

Special taste

Grape spirits have the characteristics of wine, and their quality is comparable to the best Grappa in Italy (Grappa, a spirit fermented with grape pomace). The taste of our domestic grape spirits does not blindly imitate foreign wines, but highlights the characteristics of grapes. It is a taste tailor-made for more Chinese people. On the one hand, it is suitable for modern people’s pursuit of health and fashion, and on the other hand, it satisfies people’s needs. The need for the taste of liquor. This kind of grape spirit is low in calories and has little odor and no overpowering after drinking. The grape spirit is clear and bright, combining the natural fusion of wine aroma and grape fruit aroma. It is smooth in the mouth, has a strong front taste with the strong taste of Chinese liquor, has a refreshing aroma in the middle, and has a sweet and elegant aftertaste with a strong grape aroma. , especially fascinating in terms of taste.

There are two styles of foreign strong wines. One is distilled from grape skins and dregs, and the other is distilled from grape fruits. There are also differences in color. French fortified wines are yellower in color and have fewer consumers, while Italian fortified wines are lighter in color and have more consumers. In addition, Spain, Greece and other countries also produce some grape spirits.

In Italy, drinking Grappa is a symbol of fashion. The grape spirits produced in our country have their own characteristics. Its quality is comparable to Grappa. It does not have the taste of grape skin and dregs like Grappa, making it more suitable for drinking.

Unlike foreign wines from other countries, the grape spirits produced in China are whole-fruit fermented. It brings a more comprehensive and rich experience to the taste.

Drinking method

Traditional drinking method: It can be drunk as table wine just like white wine, but the slight difference is that when the wine enters the mouth, it stays for a few seconds to let the aroma of the wine fill up. mouth and then swallow.

Drink after a meal: As an after-dinner wine, you can drink the wine at about 12 degrees Celsius. The taste will be cool at first and then warm, giving you a unique flavor.

Can be configured into flaming red lips: use 75ml (Aijiuxuan Imported Red Wine Network) dry red wine as the basis, add different amounts of grape spirits, each 10ml is one portion, according to the added The different parts of spirits are divided into nine levels: adding one part is called one part, adding two parts is called two parts, and so on. Each part has a different taste in the mouth.

From the first level to the ninth level, each level has its own unique personality, pure, mellow, sweet, rich, thick, strong... and there are more connotations beyond your imagination. Only by tasting it yourself can you know its wonderful taste.

Add different drinks: such as cola, black tea, green tea, soda water, and various juices to make different cocktails. Diageo is the world's leading premium alcoholic beverage group and the only alcoholic beverage company in the world that spans the three major categories of distilled spirits, wine and beer. It is headquartered in London. Diageo operates in more than 180 countries and regions and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. The company brings together a series of top liquor brands, including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Windsor, Baileys, Sugden and Guinness.

Diageo Greater China (Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau) was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Shanghai. At present, Diageo has become one of the leading companies in the Chinese market and has successfully acquired 49 shares of Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing Group Co., Ltd. Through this cooperation, both parties will be committed to promoting China's high-end liquor brands to the world.

As a long-term advocate of "responsible drinking" for alcohol brands, Diageo describes responsible drinking as part of recreation, leisure, social life, etc. in its advertisements, aiming to promote a kind of "responsible drinking" to alcohol consumers. Drink responsibly. Diageo believes that as a leading brand in the market, it must assume more responsibilities. For alcohol brands, this responsibility is reflected in the need to tell their consumers to drink rationally, and at the same time guide them through various methods to establish the Such cognition. ? Brands:

Scotch Whiskey:

Johnny Walker (the world's No. 1 Scotch whiskey), Windsor, Jumbo (the world's No. 2 Scotch whiskey), Timberwolves, Sugden, Glenquinchi, Glen-Aegean, Royal Blues, Talisca, Kriniliki, Callira. Vodka:

Smirnoff (the world’s No. 1 vodka), Kanter No. 1, Shi Luoke. Liqueur:

Bailey (the world’s No. 1 liqueur), Piao Xian No. 1. Rum:

Captain Morgan (the second rum in the world), Zacapa. Gin:

Tanqueray, Diamond, Gordon. Tequila:

Don Julio. Dark beer:

Guinness (the world’s number one dark beer). ?

Scotch whiskey refers to a distilled spirit produced in Scotland and made from cereals, water and yeast. The word "whiskey" comes from the Gaelic "uisge beatha" or "usquebaugh", which means "water of life".

According to traditional practice, Scotch whiskey is divided into single malt whiskey, single grain whiskey, blended malt whiskey, blended grain whiskey and blended whiskey. 1. Johnnie Walker blended whiskey

Johnnie Walker's unique red label whiskey is blended from 35 high-quality single malt and grain whiskeys and has a rich taste.

Black Label whiskey is blended from more than 40 high-quality grain and malt whiskeys, with a mellow and smooth taste. As the top brew of the Johnnie Walker series, the malt whiskey used to blend Blue Label whiskey is the most precious, bringing the ultimate perfect taste and winning many awards. Green Label Whiskey is blended from high-quality single malt whiskey and is full of distinctive natural flavor. The gold medal whiskey uses the secret recipe of the celebration to bring a rich and mellow taste of honey. Each whiskey used in the blend is hand-selected and aged for at least 18 years.

2. Windsor blended whiskey

Windsor is the most influential family name in England.

Windsor Blended Scotch Whiskey is of unparalleled quality, containing an exclusive selection of the finest grain whiskeys and precious malt whiskeys from the home of the Windsor Whiskey brand, the Royal Bluehorn Distillery in Scotland.

The unparalleled smooth taste of Windsor Scotch Whiskey comes from long-term aging in oak barrels. Its smooth taste and exquisite enjoyment are most suitable for Asians. ?

3. Jamp; B blended whiskey

Jamp whiskey has a unique taste: fresh fruit aroma with a slight smoky taste, it is a light type Blended Scotch Whiskey.

Jumbo Whiskey is a blend of a variety of single malt and grain whiskeys. Each one has its own unique style, and their perfect combination gives Jumbo whiskey a full, rich taste.

For example, the whiskey produced in the Speyside region has a mellow, fruity aroma, is round and smooth, and has an elegant smell. Scotch lowland malt whiskey is sweet and light, while highland malt whiskey is rich and full-bodied, giving Jumbo whiskey a richer taste. A little added Isle of Islay whiskey sets a calm, peaceful tone for the whole drink, which is unique. ?

4. Dimple blended whiskey Dimple is brewed by Haig, the oldest existing Scotch whiskey distillery in Scotland. It is blended with more than 30 types of malt and grain whiskey. Contains a selection of rare, oldest Highland malt whiskeys from the Haig Distillery. Haig's more than three centuries of brewing and blending experience gives Timber Whiskey a smooth and rich taste. Timbao's unique three-sided wine bottle is the first three-sided wine bottle design to become a registered trademark in the United States. ?

5. Singleton Single Malt Whiskey

Singleton follows the slow traditional process of the 19th century, using only locally produced raw materials and in specially selected wooden barrels. It is stored and aged for 12 years, thus creating the unparalleled rich taste of Sugden single malt whiskey. The product name "Singleton" emphasizes the excellent quality of the "single malt" that the wine has always adhered to. ?

6. Glenkinchie single malt whiskey

It has a light and youthful flavor. The 32,000 liter traditional pot still is used, the largest in Scotland and second to none in any distillery. Mostly stored in bourbon barrels and aged for 12 years. ?

7. Glen Elgin Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

The fruity flavor of orange is the unique symbol of this hand-brewed wine, and it is also a long-lasting whiskey. The result of precisely timed fermentation. Tasting this wine will give you a strong sense of the fruity aroma and sweetness unique to the Speyside region. ?

8. Royal Lochnagar Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Produced by one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. Using a traditional open mash tun, a delicate and compact steam-heated still, and a traditional cooling pool. The spring water comes from the steep low slopes of the "Black Lochnaga Mountains" in the south, with obvious characteristics of the Scottish Highlands. ?

9. Talisker 10-year-old single malt Scotch whiskey

Talisker is still the only malt whiskey produced on the Isle of Skye.

Talisker has a unique smoky flavor.

There are no taboos on this kind of spirit, and there are more ways to drink it that require the drinker to prepare it himself.