Red Wine Types

Along with the likes of Rioja, Bordeaux and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Barolo is considered to be one of the best red wines in the world. It’s made from the Nebbiolo grape in the north of Italy and is famous … Read More

Barbaresco is a bold and dry red wine, made from the Nebbiolo grape in the northern Italian region of Piedmont. It is often represented as the younger brother of Barolo – which is made in a neighboring appellation. While Barbaresco … Read More

Similarities of Primitivo & Zinfandel Primitivo and Zinfandel are two names for the same grape, grown in Italy and the USA respectively. These two wines’ characteristics vary according to climate and producer, but for the most part, they are very … Read More

Grenache is not a wine that is well-known, as it is often overshadowed by the far more popular reds, like Pinot Noir and Merlot. However, Grenache is an important wine that is superb on its own, but also a key … Read More

Syrah and Petite Sirah. The similarity in the names could lead you to believe that these are the same type of wine, but you may be surprised to learn that these are two entirely different wines.  Similarities of Syrah & … Read More

Grenache and Garnacha are the French and Spanish names for a red grape varietal, which in this article, we will simply call Grenache. It has become a staple of the Rhone, but is believed to have originated in northern Spain, … Read More

Petit Verdot is one of the grapes used in classic Bordeaux red blends. Oddly, it often fails to ripen fully in its home region, which has led to it falling out of popularity and the name, which means “Little green”. … Read More

Similarities of Petite Sirah & Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon are both full-bodied wines made from robust grapes. They both originate in France but have become even more popular in California. In other words, they are well worth … Read More

Similarities of Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon are red grape varietals, originating from Spain and France respectively. They form the basis for some of the best red wines in the world, including Rioja wines from the north … Read More

Similarities of Tannat & Malbec Tannat and Malbec are both red grape varietals that remain relatively underappreciated in their home countries of France while enjoying great success in the more extreme climates of South America.  Both of these wines are … Read More