Acidity, alcohol, and even tannins can influence our perception of sweetness. Here's your guide to understanding how ...
But Barth's first choice would clearly be a sparkling wine: "A high-quality sparkling wine made using the traditional method ... wine is a must - albeit a very dry one, Barth says, adding ...
Choosing cava is a great way to save money when it comes to sparkling wines. The Spanish sparkler uses the same production method as Champagne ... Cava is generally dry, with little to no sweetness.
That same method is still followed today ... weather conditions dictate whether or not most of the wine in a particular vintage will be dry or sweet. Stephen Alvarez / Nat Geo Image Collection ...