Red Wine Types

Similarities of Rioja & Tempranillo Rioja and Tempranillo are two names that are readily associated with Spain. Tempranillo is a red grape varietal, while Rioja is the name of a famous wine and wine region. Rioja is considered to be … Read More

Similarities of Petite Sirah & Shiraz Petite Sirah and Shiraz are both full-bodied and bold red wines with their origins in France. Both of these varietals are also popular in the New World. Shiraz is the Australian name for the … Read More

Similarities of Merlot & Burgundy Merlot is a red grape varietal from the Bordeaux region of France, and when we talk about “red Burgundy”, it usually refers to wine that is made from 100% Pinot Noir, within the grapes’ home … Read More

Similarities of Cabernet Franc & Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir are both world-famous French red grape varietals. If you like wines that are on the fruity, nuanced and light side, they are excellent varietals to try out. They … Read More

Similarities of Cabernet Franc & Merlot Cabernet Franc and Merlot are both important Bordeaux varietals and could be described as lying on the “mellower” end of the red wine spectrum. Cabernet Franc is one of the parents of Merlot (the … Read More

Similarities of Barbaresco & Barolo Barolo and Barbaresco are the pride and joy of the Piedmont region – both wines are crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, and are regarded extremely highly worldwide for their fantastic quality. Sometimes it can be … Read More

Negroamaro is a red wine grape variety that is grown in the Puglia region of Italy. It is one of the most widely grown grape varieties in the region and is often used to produce full-bodied red wines with flavours … Read More

Mourvèdre is a big, gamey red wine that likely originated in Spain, before becoming internationally recognised as a Rhone Valley varietal. Most famously, it is used in “GSM” blends in the Southern Rhone, with Syrah and Grenache. It adds significant … Read More

While Argentina has Malbec, and Australia has Shiraz, South Africa’s signature grape is Pinotage, an indigenous cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. It’s a full-bodied, inky red wine, with some distinct flavours that make it an interesting wine for food … Read More

Schiava is a wine made from a range of lesser-known grape varietals from Italy’s far north, in the Trentino and Alto-Adige regions. It has some unique characteristics that make it distinct from most other red wines, including its sweet and … Read More