Red Wine Types

Similarities of New Vine vs Old Vine Zinfandel Zinfandel and Old Vine Zinfandel are made from the same grape. Both are jammy, full-bodied, with high tannins and fall on the lower side of acidity. They also have a very similar … Read More

Similarities Of Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel is one of the most popular wine grapes grown in California. The variety is grown in over 10& of California vineyards including the popular vineyards of Napa Valley. The most common aromatic and … Read More

Similarities Of Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon A red Italian wine grape variety, Sangiovese is a dry, light to medium-bodied red wine that has an interesting amount of mouth-watering acidity and tighter tannins. It is easy-to-drink yet bold. The rich flavors … Read More

Similarities Of Malbec & Shiraz Malbecs are a deep purple color and full bodied wines. Since the grapes are small and dark in color with very thick skins, the wine produced is a wine that has rich fruity flavors and … Read More

Similarities of Malbec & Pinot Noir Malbec and Pinot Noir are both red wines, known for their lush, fruit-forward flavor profiles and smooth tannins. They are both popular around the world among wine enthusiasts, but they are both also considered … Read More

Similarities of Carménère vs Malbec Both Carménère and Malbec are red grape varieties that tend to produce full-bodied red wines that are deep in color with bold fruit and rich, concentrated flavor. They also have wonderful aging potential, developing in … Read More

Similarities of Zinfandel & White Zinfandel The Zinfandel grape has a long and complicated history. It originates from Croatia and made its way to Italy in the 18th century (where it gave rise to Primitivo wine), before being introduced to … Read More

Similarities of Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon originally come from the southwest of France, but both varietals have become ubiquitous in stores worldwide, and have become strongly associated with particular New World locations. Both of these varietals … Read More

Similarities of Brunello & Chianti Brunello and Chianti are both region-specific Italian red wines, made from the Sangiovese grape. Brunello (Brunello di Montalcino is its full name) is always made from 100% Sangiovese, while regular Chianti can contain up to … Read More

Xinomavro is a red grape varietal, hailing from Greece. It’s one of the country’s better-known grapes and is also one of the most planted – Agiorgitiko pips it to the top spot in terms of hectares cultivated. The name essentially … Read More