Wine Fact: The older a red wine gets, the lighter and less intense it gets in color. Some of our favorite wines, are wines that age well. Who doesn’t love a glass of aged Brunello di Montalcino?
But you may be surprised to know that the color of a properly aged wine is not at all bold. The tannin, which comes from the grape skins, is what give wine its color. The color changes from an intense ruby red to more of an orange-like color with hints of brick red. Why does this happen? This is usually due to the oxidation of wine over time. Even if the bottles are sealed tight, there is always a minimal amount of oxidation on tannins.
Try an aged wine for yourself. Start with a Brunello di Monatlcino But you may be surprised to know that the color of a properly aged wine is not at all bold. The tannin, which comes from the grape skins, is what give wine its color. The color changes from an intense ruby red to more of an orange-like color with hints of brick red. Why does this happen? This is usually due to the oxidation of wine over time. Even if the bottles are sealed tight, there is always a minimal amount of oxidation on tannins.
