For some wine lovers and even experts, buying a wine can sometimes be accompanied by uncertainty and doubts about the choice. Factors can include the quality-price ratio to be sure that the wine being purchased will meet expectations. In the case of a red wine , knowing if the periods of time spent in the barrel were adequate, if the grape variety , whether for white wine 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 specialty stores , department stores, supermarkets and online stores where wines can be accompanied by recommendations from the local sommelier or even have the guarantee that for a certain bottle to reach the shelf, it had to go through a series of buyer filters and expert opinions to offer the best to customers. The most recommended points of sale for buying 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 wine.
What determines the price of a wine?
Finding the best price and knowing the quality of the wine you will get in return is one of the most important elements in the purchasing decision. Having a budget in mind is very important if you are looking at a white, rosé, red, sparkling or fortified wine .
The quality of 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 guarantee a quality product.
In Mexico, red wines are available for the consumer, ranging from $80.00 to around $450,000.00 pesos. The price depends on the consumer. It is important to know what you are looking for in order to try to acquire the perfect wine for each occasion.
You can consult the note The price of wine .
Shopping at the winery
Many of the above-mentioned unknowns are eliminated if the wine is purchased directly from the producer. The price is usually more attractive because the distribution chain is eliminated, and in this way, unique promotions or discounts can be obtained for 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 collaborators
For many wine consumers, direct recommendations or even the story behind each vintage, label or varietal are very important. Wineries generally have trained staff to offer unforgettable experiences through tastings and of course to be able to make judgments and recommendations about the wines on offer.
The opportunity to purchase the most recent vintages
Each vintage is different, and each vintage of wine must be tasted in order to write its tasting notes. Wine competitions receive the most recent productions each year and they are evaluated by experts to determine their quality and award medals. Buying directly from a winery gives the possibility of acquiring new vintages of wines and tasting them before customers who have to wait for them to arrive at the point of sale.
The possibility of trying before buying
When I stand in front of a winery, I often think about how much I would like to be able to taste the wines before buying them. This is rarely possible, except in wineries, where it is possible to select the white, rosé, red or sparkling wines that you like the most and take them home. This adds to the conversation, the conviviality and a pleasant time in the tasting room of a winery, places that generally have a certain magic surrounding wine.
What if I don't live near my favorite wine producer?
For those who do not live near a winery, purchasing 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 shelves, such as Aristóteles, an extraordinary Pinot Noir, and the only way to purchase it is at the boutique in the Guadalupe Valley or online for the same price. Shipping is free for purchases of $600.00 pesos or more, and we always try to ensure 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 split 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 Jose Luis Umana
