First of all, did you know that cognac is indicated in those times of lower temperatures, due to its high alcohol content?
And that the tasting is better due to the concentration of smells on the coldest days?
Know that cognac, brandy or brandy, like other distilled beverages, is a decursive product of the distillation of wine and is usually consumed after meals in glasses.
And therefore, it contains around 40 to 60% of the alcohol content by volume.
Emerging around the 12th century in the Congnac region of France, the region was already producing low-alcohol white wine.
Highly appreciated in Great Britain and the Scandinavian countries.
However, the producers faced some difficulties, one being the high taxes that the French government applied to the exported drinks.
And another was that the drink was extremely delicate, with this spoiling quickly.
In this sense, they decided to distill a part of the wine, with the alcohol obtained, of high alcohol content and very concentrated, it would be destined for export.
With this, the consumer would add water and generate a new wine, in addition to using this concentrate to increase the graduation of ordinary white wine.
But, this concentrate ended up aging over the years in oak barrels, losing much of its burn and having a more caramel coloration.
In this way, the well-known cognac arose.
Commonly made from green grapes, or can also be produced from fermented fruit juice.
Like plum, blackberry, cherry, apple, peach or apricot.
In this sense, cognac is usually enjoyed ice cold and with a lighter coloration.
This type of drink is characterized by being of a noble character, having its image associated with good taste.
This fine drink is highly appreciated in the countries of the East, sold for a high price.