There are many myths surrounding the world of wine, and it is not surprising, since wine is a drink that has been with us for thousands of years. It is estimated that it originated around 3000 BC, and since then it has been the subject of many legends, Chinese tales or false beliefs that we are going to discuss. You have surely heard this many times: “white wine is drunk with fish and red wine with meat.” This is not true, although it has some truth, since white wine is better paired with light dishes, while red wine is better paired with stronger dishes. However, white wine is perfect for white meats and red wine for fatty fish or with strong sauces. It should also be noted that there is a wide variety of white and red wines, and many types of meat and fish to generalize. For example, try Tinto Federico Roble with fish and draw your own conclusions. “You should always decant wine.” This statement is not true, unless it is a very old wine that has sediment. Although it is important to oxygenate the wine, especially if it has spent a long period of time in the bottle, either by pouring it into a decanter or simply pouring it slowly into glasses so that it opens up and the different aromas appear. “Wine always improves with age.” Not only do not all wines improve with age, but they can even spoil. Only some wines have the ability to improve with age. With most wines, it is always advisable to drink them within the time recommended by the winery, since they usually have an optimal time for consumption. After that time, you may regret not having enjoyed it sooner. “If the stopper is not cork, the wine is bad.” This is another unfounded statement. Although cork provides benefits to wine aged for a long time in the bottle because it allows oxygen to enter, it is also possible that it will deteriorate with cork disease. The reason for this statement is something cultural, since many wineries have opted for synthetic or screw-top stoppers. In some countries, quality wines are produced with screw-top stoppers, which do not let any oxygen through, but are also not susceptible to spoiling. Before assuming unfounded legends as true, educate yourself and help dispel these false myths created around this wonderful world of wine.