Wine is made with grapes, we all know that, but not with the typical table grapes that you will find in the supermarket. Wine grapes have thick skins, they are small, sweet and contain seeds. We have outline 5 kinds of red wines for beginners
There are many different types of wine grapes, more than a thousand, but here are some of the most commonly planted varieties throughout the world. Wine made with one type of grapes is a wine of a unique variety or varietal wine. Wine made with several different grapes is a blend. Even wines from a single variety do not always have a varietal label. In Europe, wines are traditionally named according to the place where they originated.
¿WHAT MAKES RED WINE ACTUALLY RED?
Red wines are made from “black” grapes fermented with the skin included. The skin is what gives the wine its characteristic red colour. Red wines tend to have a more robust flavour and combine well with food that is equally firm, such as red meat, pasta dishes, and others. Usually, they are drunk at or just below room temperature.
5 KINDS OF RED WINES FOR BEGINNERS
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most famous and common Bordeaux wine whose production has been expanded by the old and new world. Very famous wine in the eighteenth century has a rich fragrance and a strong flavour that makes it especially suitable to combine with other strains. You can pair it with red meats, strong cheeses, and dishes with a bitter touch (endives) Mixed with Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot or Petit Noir results in distinctive wines, whose flavours have a lot of personalities, although normally it tastes like blackcurrant or chocolate.
- MERLOT
In the region of Bordeaux, France, this is the wine whose production is more widespread. It also grows very well in northern Italy. The Merlot matures quickly producing wines with high alcohol content, with a fruity scent(blackberries, red fruits, currants) and spicy; In the mouth, it usually has a pleasant taste of plum, raisins and mint. This wine can be perfectly paired with candies such as quince, semi-cured cheeses, stews, legumes, hunting meats and rice.
- MALBEC
A type of wine very popular in the Bordeaux region, in the area of Cahors, in France, and very famous in Argentina, where it is the most popular red wine.
Although you can talk about the same grape, the difference between the two is important, we must bear in mind that it is not the same type of land or climate.
Malbec is a dark and inked wine that tends to taste blackberries and black plums. French Malbec is usually characterized by being a grape with a strong structure and firm tannins, however, Argentines tend to be more fruity (violets, blackberries, plums …) and mature tannins. Experts recommend pairing this wine with dishes such as red meats (lamb) or with vegetables (tomatoes, peppers …).
- PINOT NOIR
Although very popular you have to know that it is one of the most difficult wines to grow as it is usually from a single grape, and although it can sometimes be blended with others, it is not normal. The scent of this wine is fruity (fruits of the forest, strawberries, grapefruit) but we can also find floral tones (earthy, mint, vanilla …). Its pairing can surprise since it is sensational to combine it with Asian food. Other dishes would be white meat, fish, legumes, all the ways you want to prepare lamb, mushrooms and soft cheeses.
- SYRAH o SHIRAZ
The Syrah grape is one of the most powerful thanks to its floral and fruity aromas that are interspersed with smoked touches. Its colour is a deep red, rich in tannins and often reminiscent of a fragrance of violets, tobacco and truffles. A wine that could be combined perfectly with the meat but with the chocolate gets its flavour to stand out even more powerful, making the most of each note of the dessert. It also goes very well with strong cheeses. You can choose it as your drink for roasts, grilled meats and game meats, stews and strong stews.
