| Wine is the product of the nature. The | | | | good structure and sumptuous flavors supported |
| characteristics and styles of wine are the | | | | by the high acidity. |
| expression of the grapes it is made from, as well | | | | Syrah/Shiraz: Syrah's give-away is its ink dark |
| as the natural environment of the vineyard. | | | | color in the glass. Always with a robust structure |
| Thousands of grapes are made into wine. | | | | and body, its medium to high alcohol leaves a |
| However, there are only about two dozens | | | | warming sensation in the throat, while the flavors |
| better known red wine grapes and another two | | | | of violet, plum and peppery linger in your palate. It |
| dozens of better known white wine grapes. Here | | | | is synonymous to its homeland of Rhône |
| are the other major red wine grapes, made into | | | | Valley and adopted home of Australia. |
| beautiful wines in the world, to conclude the | | | | Tempranillo: Tempranillo gives the un-mistakenly |
| three-part article series, Types of Red Wines | | | | strawberries, bright berries nose. The major |
| around the World. | | | | Spanish red wine grape, and affectionately called |
| Nebbiolo: The northern Italy wine region of | | | | "the little early one" ("Tempranillo"), it makes the |
| Piedmont is home to Nebbiolo. It produces wines | | | | intense flavored, medium dark-colored wines in |
| with scents of roses, violets, tar, and tea leaves. | | | | the Rioja region. |
| These unique flavors, high acidity and good tannin | | | | Zinfandel: Zinfandel is the blood-relative of the |
| make Nebbiolo a darling in the eyes of Italian wine | | | | Italian grape Primitivo. It is the most planted red |
| lover. | | | | grape in California. When its shortcoming of |
| Pinot Noir: There's no lacking of tales and | | | | uneven ripeness in the vineyard could be |
| mysteries surrounding Pinot Noir. A high | | | | overcome by great vineyard management, |
| maintenance grape in the vineyard, and a | | | | Zinfandel has a lot to offer. Its lively, red fruit - |
| capricious wine to make in the cellar, it continue to | | | | both jammy or bright fruit styles, and spicy notes |
| cast spills on winemakers & wine lovers to | | | | has long won the love of wine drinkers. |
| come back for more of it. More of its roses, | | | | This concludes our three-part series of the types |
| strawberries, plums scents, or savory, meaty | | | | of red wines. However, it is just the beginning of |
| flavors! Where does Pinot Noir call home? Oregon, | | | | the lasting and rewarding wine experience. I hope |
| California, Burgundy in France, Tasmania and New | | | | you will continue to explore these grapes and the |
| Zealand all make different styles of Pinot Noir, | | | | wines they make, as well as more other grapes |
| from age-worthy to fruity. | | | | and wines. Let such wine experience add to your |
| Sangiovese: Sangiovese makes the wines of | | | | enjoyment of life, and quality time spent with |
| Chianti, Brunello di Montacino, and Vino Nobile di | | | | family, friend and associates. |
| Montepulciano from central Italy. Its strengths are | | | | |