For some amateurs and even experts, the purchase of a wine can sometimes be accompanied by uncertainty and doubts about the choice. Factors can be the price-quality ratio to be sure that the wine being purchased will meet their expectations. In the case of a red wineIn the case of a red wine, to know if the periods of time spent in barrels were adequate, if the grape variety, whether for white or red wine, has a good expression in the region of origin, among many other questions.
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Where to buy wine with confidence?
There are specialized stores , department stores, supermarkets and online stores where wines can be accompanied by recommendations from the sommelier of the place or even have the guarantee that for a certain bottle to reach the shelf, it had to go through a series of filters of buyers and expert opinions to offer the best to customers. The most recommended points of sale for the purchase of a wine are those that have a high level of rotation and that maintain certain basic care for the wine such as little exposure to light and a stable temperature. Remember that direct exposure to light and sudden changes in temperature damage the wine.
What determines the price of a wine?
Looking for the best price and knowing that the quality of the wine you will get in return is one of the most important elements in the purchase decision. Having a budget in mind is very important if you are in front of a white, rosé, red, sparkling or fortified wine.
The quality of the wines depends on several factors such as the area of origin, the prestige of the producer, the strength of the brand and of course the quality of the wine, derived from a careful process that goes from the planting and harvesting of the grapes in the field to the correct winemaking processes to ensure a quality product.
In Mexico, red wines ranging from $80.00 to about $450,000. 00 pesos are available to the customer. The price depends on the consumer. It is important to know what you are looking for to try to acquire the special wine for each occasion.
You can consult the article The price of wine.
Purchasing at the winery
Many of the aforementioned unknowns are diluted if the wine is purchased directly from the producer. The price is usually more attractive because the distribution chain is eliminated, and unique promotions or discounts can be obtained as a direct purchase.
No one is fighting with their money, but it is not only a question of price, there are other elements that can be considered such as:
Direct recommendation from employees
For many wine consumers, the direct recommendation or even the story behind each vintage, label or varietal is very important. Wineries generally have staff trained to offer unforgettable experiences through tastings and of course to be able to make judgments and recommendations about the wines offered.
The opportunity to buy the most recent vintages
Each vintage is different, each wine must be tasted in order to write its tasting notes. Wine competitions receive each year the most recent productions and are evaluated by experts to determine their quality and award medals. Buying directly from the winery gives the possibility of acquiring the new vintages of wines and tasting them before customers have to wait for them to arrive at the point of sale.
The possibility to try before you buy
When I find myself in front of a wine rack, I often think how much I would like to be able to taste the wines before buying them. This is almost never possible, except in wineries, where it is possible, and from there I can select the white, rosé, red or sparkling wines that I liked the most and take them home. This is in addition to the chat, the conviviality and a pleasant time in the tasting room of a winery, places that usually have a certain magic around wine.
What if I don't live near my favorite wine producer?
For those who do not live near a winery, the purchase may seem more complicated, however, online sales are an excellent alternative. At www.vinoselcielo.com you can find the entire line of wines, including some that are not sold on the shelves, such as Aristoteles, an extraordinary Pinot Noir, which can only be purchased at the boutique in the Valle de Guadalupe or online for the same price. Shipping is free of charge on purchases over $600.00 pesos and we always try to make sure that the wine travels in the best conditions.
More and more wineries are offering this direct online sale.
If wine is your passion, buying directly from the winery guarantees that your money goes directly to the producer instead of being divided between the winery, distributor and point of sale. I invite you to consume Mexican wine. Every peso invested is a peso that returns to our fields.
Sommelier José Luis Umaña
