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Classification of wine

Imagine you have a box of crayons. You know that some crayons are red, some are blue, and some are green. Just like that, wine can also be different colors, like red, white, or pink.

Now, let's say you want to organize your crayons. You might put all the red ones in a pile, all the blue ones in a pile, and all the green ones in a pile. When we talk about wine, we also organize them into different types or categories. This is called classification.

There are many different ways to classify wines, but one common way is by the type of grape that the wine is made from. Just like how the different colors of crayons come from different pigments, different types of wine come from different types of grapes.

For example, Chardonnay is a type of white wine that is made from a grape called, you guessed it, Chardonnay! Similarly, Cabernet Sauvignon is a type of red wine made from grape called Cabernet Sauvignon.

Another way wines can be classified is by region. Just like how different parts of the world have different types of landscapes, different regions can have different types of grapes that grow best there. For example, Champagne is a sparkling wine that can only be made in the region of Champagne, France.

Overall, classification of wines is all about organizing them into different types or categories based on factors like grape variety, region, and wine-making techniques. This can help us understand and appreciate the many different types of wine available to us!