Seven Most Popular Types of Red Wine

All red wines are made cultivation and processing of red (or black) grapes. Depending on the type of grapes used in red wine produced can vary greatly in color, texture, taste and smell. There are hundreds if not thousands, of different varietals of red wines available throughout the world. Among them there are seven that are most popular and most purchased: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Zinfandel, and

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Cabernet Sauvignon (cab-er-NAY SO-vin-one)

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's best varieties and is known as the king of red wines. It can be found in almost all regions where red wine grapes are grown. In the Bordeaux region in France known as the most noble red grape of all. It is also among the best red in California, Chile and Australia. Cabernet Sauvignon is usually dark purple or ruby in color and has a medium to full body. It shows a nice series of intense fragrance that blends with Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah.

Merlot (Mur-LO)

is the most commonly grown Merlot red wine grape in the Bordeaux region in France, and is often planted in California. In recent years, Merlot has soared in popularity, especially in the United States, South America, Italy and Australia. This is due to the fact that the softer, fruitier and easier to drink. His softness is the darling of the new wine for red wine drinkers. Merlot shows rich flavors of blackberry, plum and cherry with mint and tea-leaf tones. Often it is the perfect addition to beef or lamb dishes.

Pinot Noir (PEE-no NWA)

Pinot Noir is grown mainly in the Burgundy region of France, Oregon, Austria, New Zealand, and some colder regions of California. Since it is known as the most noble red grape, pinot noir is very difficult to grow. However, when conditions are right often creates an exceptional wine with great complexity and flavor. It is light to moderate body of fruit (cherry, strawberry and plum) flavor. In California, Pinot noir grapes are often used to increase the style of champagne.

Syrah (SiH-RAH)

It is known as Shiraz in Australia and South Africa, as well as Syrah in California and France. Syrah grows well in California, Australia and the Rhone Valley in France. Syrah is a bold, spicy wine with medium to full body and firm tannins. It shows an impressive range of flavors, including Blackberry, cherry, plum, black pepper, and even dark chocolate and smoked meat.

Sangiovese (San geeo-VEHS-EH)

is a signature red Sangiovese grapes from the Tuscany region of Italy. It is a medium body with fresh berry and plum flavors. Although enjoyable as a variety of wines, often blended with Sauvignon Carbernet build on its taste.

Barbera (bar-BEHR-uh)

Although not as popular, Barbera's classic red of Italian origin who has similar attributes with Merlot. It is mainly grown in the Piedmont region of Italy and is also widespread in California. It has a silky texture and excellent acidity, with rich aromas of juicy cherry and plum.

Zinfandel (ZIHM-fan-dell)

Of all the varieties of grapes, Zinfandel is perhaps the world's most comprehensive one, as everything from white wine blush on heavy rich red wines. This is one of the oldest grapes grown in California, and most always Kaliforniji.Crvena Zinfandel has a low to moderate acid medium to full body. He is known for its rich color scheme, high levels of tannins and a high proportion alkohola.Tipičan taste Zinfandel is often a zesty flavor with berry, spice and black pepper.