Wine Styles
Different Grapes and Production Methods create different wine Styles:
- Red Wine
- White Wine
- Rosé Wine
Red Wines
Red wines are made from black grapes (dark-colored red wine grape varieties).
During fermentation, the juice and the skins are in contact. The skins release both color, tannins and flavors.
The alcohol content of a red wine is between 12% and 15%.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon originates from Bourdeaux (France), but is also popular in USA, Australia, Chile, South Africa, and other countries.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a full bodied red wine with high acidity and tannins.
Typical flavors are Black Fruit (Black Currant, Blackberry, Plum), Violets, Pepper, and French Oak.
Merlot
New to red wine? Start with Merlot!
Merlot was born in Bordeaux (France), but is also popular in Italy, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
Typical flavors are Raspberry, Black Cherry, Plum, and Vanilla (if oaked).
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is from in Bourgogne (France), but now it grows USA, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries.
Pinot Noir is a light red wine with low tannins and good acidity. Typical flavors are Red Fruit and Vanilla (if oaked).
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah from Rhone in France grows all over the world. In Australia it is called Shiraz.
Syrah has flavors of blueberry, blackberry, black pepper, licorice, and sometimes savory, earthy components like herbs, leather, chocolate, and tobacco.
Other Popular Reds
- Grenache
- Nebbiolo
- Sangiovese
- Tempranillo