One of the renowned and classic Italian wines is Chianti. This beautiful red wine is made of Sangiovese grapes from Tuscany, Italy. When it comes to the taste, Chianti offers smoke, herbs, berries, and balsamic vinegar. Its high acidity removes … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Pinot Noir Food Pairing Pinot Noir is one of the most flexible red wines to pair with food because it is usually lighter in body, lower in tannin, and higher in acidity than bigger reds like … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Merlot Food Pairing Merlot is one of the easiest red wines to pair with food because it is usually softer, rounder, and less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon. It can still handle hearty meals, but it does … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Syrah Food Pairing Syrah is a bold, savory red wine that works best with food that has real flavor behind it. I usually think of Syrah when the meal has grilled meat, barbecue, lamb, pepper, smoke, … Read More
Cabernet Franc, also called Cab Franc, is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon but with less tannin. This wine is increasing in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. It also has a fruity and peppery aroma. This French grape … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Cabernet Sauvignon is one of my favorite wines to open when dinner has big flavor. It works best with foods that can stand up to its body, tannins, dark fruit, and structure — especially rich meats, … Read More
A large portion of Tempranillo production occurs in Spain, and the rest are in Australia, Argentina, Portugal, and the United States. The grape is grown in Spain and is a popular ingredient in Rioja and Syrah, but it’s also used … Read More
Opening a bottle of Malbec is like driving on a road less traveled. Although Malbec is a delicious wine, it’s not as popular as Pinot Noir or Merlot. Malbec wines are produced from a small purple grape variety with thick … Read More
Bordeaux wines came from Bordeaux, France. Even though this region produces red and white wines, many people associate Bordeaux with reds. And over 90% of these red wines are made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bordeaux red … Read More
Zinfandel is said to be an ancient wine with a fascinating past. Some would question if it is an American grape or rather a famous grape wine of Italy called the Primitivo. With their almost similar characteristics, both wines are … Read More