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Red WinesFull body and complex character are the hallmarks of good red wines. | |
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| | | Barbera | | Barbara is a low-tannin grape known for its tarry flavor. It is widely planted; in California it's about equal with Merlot grape vines, while in its home in Italy it has more acerage than Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. Piedmont is especially well known for this grape. | |
| | | | | | | Cabernet Franc | | A "parent" of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Cabernet Franc is used in Bordeaux ? added in small amounts for flavor. It is also used in the Loire Valley, where it is called Breton. Other names include Bouchy, Bouchet, Gros Bouchet and Veron. Cabernet Franc is mostly used as an additive to blend with other grapes. | |
| | | | | | | Cabernet Sauvignon | | Cabernet Sauvignon wines are made from these grapes ? on the vine they are red, small, and tough. The wines tend to taste like blackberries and cedar. Bordeaux uses the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, usually mixed in with Merlot. These grapes are also grown widely in California and Australia. The grape contains a lot of tannin, which leads to a good red wine when properly aged. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Lemberger | | Aliases are Blaufrankish and Limberger. Lemberger is a popular Austrian wine that is also planted heavily in Washington, US. | |
| | | | | | | Malbec | | Malbec is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it once was also grown in Bordeaux, it is rarely used here in modern years. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile. | |
| | | | | | | Marechal Foch | | Early ripening, this grape has very small berries in small clusters. The vines are hardy, though, and make a good range of red wines. | |
| | | | | | | Merlot | | This is an early ripening grape, with gentle flavors of cherry, honey, and sometimes mint. It has less tannin than some of its red cousins. Merlot wine is a major blending component of most Bordeaux wines. It's grown in France, Italy, Australia, and in the states ? California, Washington, and Long Island, NY. | |
| | | | | | | Petit Sirah | | This is a dark, tannic, fruity grape. It sometimes has smoky or chocolaty tones to it. It should not be confused with Sirah/Shiraz grape, which is a completely different grape. It is popular in California where it often goes into "jug wines." | |
| | | | | | | Pinot Noir | | Pinot Noir creates a lasting impression on the palate and in the memory. Its aroma can be intense with a ripe-grape, vaguely pepperminty or black cherry aroma. Ripe tomato, mushroom, and barnyard are also common descriptors for identifying Pinot Noir. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Syrah/Shiraz | | This grape is grown in France and California as Syrah wine, and in Australia as Shiraz. In France, it is associated with the Rhone Valley and Hermitage red wines. Syrah tends towards a minerally, blueberry, or sometimes spicy and peppery type of flavor. Petite Sirah is an entirely different grape. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Zinfandel | | Most Zinfandel grapes are grown in California, although they are thought to have originated in Southern Italy. The wines can be fruity or spicy, depending on age. The Zinfandel grape makes both Red Zinfandel (if the skins are left on) and White Zinfandel (if the skins are removed). | |
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