Wine

Wine is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice and is one of the most essential ingredients in the kitchen. Red wine is added to braised meats, ragus, sauces and marinades, lending dishes depth and fullness of flavour. White wine is used in the preparation of fish, seafood, risotto and light sauces. During cooking, most of the alcohol evaporates, leaving only the flavour compounds behind. A general rule of thumb is to add wine that you would also enjoy drinking, cheap, sharp wines can ruin the taste of a dish. Wine can be substituted in recipes with stock or alcohol-free alternatives.