What is "wine"?

and quality as an accompaniment to a meal. Wine varies in aroma, flavor and color depending on the type of grape and winemaking process. The distinct aroma of wine comes from complex chemical compounds produced during fermentation and aging. Wine flavors range from fruity and sweet for some whites to deep, earthy, and full-bodied for most reds.Wine color typically ranges from pale yellow-green for many whites to deep red-purple for many reds.Wine varies in alcohol content from 8% to 16% and has been made and enjoyed in some form since the beginning of civilization, acquiring various social, cultural and religious traditions throughout history.