Red Wine Types

Similarities of Merlot & Pinot Noir As far as French red wines go, Merlot and Pinot Noir are on the delicate side of the scale. Both varietals have become popular outside of France, particularly in California, but they can also … Read More

Similarities of Syrah & Shiraz Syrah and Shiraz are essentially two names given to the same red wine grape. The two wine styles share most of the same basic characteristics, so this article will focus on how to distinguish between … Read More

To begin with, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah both have their origins in the southern half of France. The red wine varietals have also enjoyed great success outside their home country.  Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape – Shiraz is … Read More

Similarities of Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir hail from France, and are among the most widely grown grapes in the world. They have been particularly successful in California, where together, they make up the majority … Read More

Similarities of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are two of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world. Due to its fairly lengthy name, Cabernet Sauvignon is often abbreviated as “C.S.”, “Cabernet”, or simply “Cab”.  … Read More

Sangiovese—pronounced sahn-joh-vae-sae—originated in Italy, and while it is quite popular in its homeland with 155,000 acres of real estate, the most in Italy, it has not gained notoriety in the rest of the world. (For comparison, the next largest region … Read More

A common challenge that wine enthusiasts run into are distinguishing between Merlot and Malbec. Both malbec and merlot are dry red wines, although malbec is slightly sweeter than merlot. Merlot and Malbec are both fruit forward, and have notes of … Read More

Similarities of Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Cab Franc is often overlooked as merely a blending varietal but there are some amazing single varietals. It can also depend a lot on how it’s made. 100% of either, 80-20% blends, 75-25% … Read More

One of the best and a popular types of Italian wines is the Montepulciano. It is a versatile grape that originated in central Italy, specifically in the Abruzzo region. This wine has flavors of pepper, red cherry, blackberries, and oregano. … Read More

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