Best Wine In The World! Do You Know Your Wines?

For most people, there exist only two types of wines – red and white wine.

However, seldom do they know that under the umbrella of these two types of wine, there is a whole lot of variety existing. From regional influences to cultivation style, a whole lot of factors influence the winemaking process and thence, its taste.

The Wine Guide

So, for all those willing to take their first glass of wine, here is a list that will surely help you make the perfect choice for yourself.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Considered as the gem of Napa Valley, this French-origin red wine was made famous by the wines of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabs as it is known as is typically a rich and robust variety of wine aged in French Oak with dark fruit flavors, spices, and earthy aroma infused together. So grab a juicy steak and relish this amazing red wine now!

Zinfandel

Zinfandel

Indigenous to America, Zinfandel is a type of grapes exclusively grown in California. Having jam-like ripe fruit flavors, this alcoholic wine is aged in American oak which adds the earthy spices to it, thus making packing a rich punch. Perfect with smoked or grilled meats, this is not just a wine but a cherishable experience to remember.

Merlot

Merlot

Another of the Bordeaux variety, Merlot is one of the popular varieties of red wine in America. Its boisterous cherry fruit flavors and refined tannin texture is what makes it an exotic choice to pair it with sizzling lamb or duck steaks.

Tempranillo

Tempranillo

Most of those belonging to Spain must have been familiar with this variety as it’s the most planted and highly-prized red variety of Spain. Known by Rioja and Ribera del Duero, a glass of this, is sure to bewitch your senses with its intoxicating flavors and amazing smell.

Riesling

Riesling

Known as the flagship wine of Germany, Riesling is a wine with a blast of flavors unleashing gradually. Coming from the Rhine Valley region, this variety tingles the taste buds with its sweet and acidic flavors at first and then balances it out with its tinge of honey flavor and its minerality. So, if you want to make the best of it, try pairing it with some spicy pork.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay

If you have been to France and not tried the Chardonnay, your trip is definitely not complete. One of the world’s favorite white wine, it is a variety originating in Burgundy, France, where it is conventionally aged in oak barriques (barrels) which gives it the characteristic buttery mouthfeel. One of the few boldest full-bodied white wines in the world, Chardonnay when flavored with fruits like apple and pear and combining it with the citrus aromas, infused with hints of spice and vanilla, makes the wine tasting experience an absolute thrill, taking it a notch higher.

Syrah

Syrah

The story of this wine is quite intriguing. It is one of the red varieties that originated in the Rhône region, France but traveled the world to become one of the most popular wines in the Australian subcontinent, where it also got its name as Shiraz. Bold, sweet, and peppery, both varieties – Syrah and Shiraz are rich in fruit flavors and go quite well when paired with rich meat dishes like venison.

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio

A quintessential Italian white variety, Pinot Grigio is a light, dry and refreshing drink infused with the flavors of fruits like apple or pear. Another variety of the Pinot Grigio that emerges out of the different methods of cultivation followed in some parts that produce the more medium-bodied, florally aromatic Pinot Gris. Pair it with some exotic shellfish and relish this drink to its fullest.

Garnacha

Garnacha

Lighter-colored and with high-toned aromas of red and blackberries, Garnacha is a full-bodied red wine variety known for its zingy acidity and elevated alcoholic nature.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon literally translates to “savage” or “wild” and this wine stands true to its name. Made from the wild white grapevines grown around Bordeaux and the Loire Valley of France, Sauvignon Blanc is a light, dry, and crisp white variety. Having a grassy aroma, this when aged in oak contains an earthy spice and vanilla flavor that makes it a much-savored drink amongst all.

Malbec

Malbec

This wine, though originating in France, has traveled across the borders to become one of the most popular full-bodied deep red variety of the Mendoza region in Argentina. Dark berry flavors and moderate tannins, this concoction feels amazing when paired with some steak and/or other grilled meat.

Trebbiano Toscano

Trebbiano Toscano

Made from a lesser-known grape variety, this white wine is primarily used in the production of Balsamic vinegar and French Brandy. Known as Ugni Blanc in Cognac, the rich flavor of this wine makes it a soothing wash after a spicy treat.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

Loved across the world for its brilliant red fruit flavors and floral notes, Pinot Noir is a light to medium-bodied red wine that is grown in the cooler climates of Burgundy, France. Amazingly infused with spicy and earthy aromas, this wine is known for its smooth and long lingering finish and feels best when paired with some spicy wild meat dishes, especially veal.

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