Light & Fragrant
Delicate reds with bright acidity, fine tannins and expressive red-fruit or floral aromas.
Examples
Pinot Noir, Gamay
Wine Style Guide
Red Wines
From bright and fragrant to deep, structured and powerful.
Understanding the style
Red wine covers an extraordinary spectrum of styles, shaped by grape variety, climate, vineyard site and winemaking. Some reds are light, perfumed and delicate, while others are dense, structured and built for ageing. This collection brings together classic and emerging expressions from around the world, from Pinot Noir and Gamay to Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Primitivo and Vranec.
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Key Wine Styles
Red wines are best understood as a spectrum rather than a single style. Grape variety, climate and winemaking determine whether a wine feels delicate and lifted or rich, powerful and structured.
Medium-Bodied & Savoury
Balanced reds combining fresh fruit with herbs, spice, earth and moderate tannin.
Examples
Sangiovese, Blaufränkisch, Grenache
Plush & Rounded
Generous, soft-textured wines with ripe plum, cherry and blackberry flavours.
Examples
Merlot, Primitivo
Structured & Age-Worthy
Firm, concentrated reds with higher tannin, depth and the ability to develop complexity over time.
Examples
Cabernet Sauvignon, Vranec, Nebbiolo
Rich & Spicy
Full-flavoured reds with dark fruit, pepper, spice and substantial body.
Examples
Syrah, Shiraz, Mediterranean blends
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Behind the style
Key Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Structured and age-worthy, typically showing blackcurrant, cedar, herbs and firm tannins.
Pinot Noir
Elegant and aromatic, with red cherry, strawberry, spice and fine tannins.
Merlot
Soft and rounded, often showing plum, black cherry, chocolate and supple texture.
Syrah / Shiraz
Ranges from peppery and savoury to rich and powerful, with dark fruit and spice.
Primitivo
Generous and ripe, with blackberry, plum, dried fruit, spice and soft tannins.
Vranec
A Balkan red variety producing deeply coloured, powerful wines with black fruit, spice and firm structure.
Gamay
Fresh and fruit-driven, with raspberry, cherry, violet and lively acidity.
Sangiovese
Known for cherry fruit, herbs, savoury character and refreshing acidity.
Grenache
Ripe and spicy, often showing red berries, herbs and warmth in Mediterranean blends.
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In the glass
Typical Tasting Profile
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How it feels
Structure
Structure describes the balance of acidity, tannin, body, sweetness and alcohol that shapes how a wine feels in the glass.
Acidity
Medium to High
Tannin
Low to High
Body
Light to Full
Sweetness
Usually Dry
Alcohol
Typically around 12–15% ABV, depending on grape, climate and style
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Across the wine world
Important Regions
Bordeaux
A benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon- and Merlot-based blends, combining structure, dark fruit and ageing potential.
Burgundy
The classic home of Pinot Noir, producing elegant, site-driven reds with red fruit, spice and earth.
Rhône Valley
Known for Syrah in the north and Grenache-led blends in the south.
Tuscany
Centred on Sangiovese, with wines ranging from fresh and savoury to powerful and age-worthy.
Piedmont
Home to Nebbiolo and Barbera, producing some of Italy's most structured and distinctive reds.
Puglia
Known for ripe, generous Primitivo and Negroamaro with dark fruit, spice and Mediterranean warmth.
Barossa Valley
Famous for rich, full-bodied Shiraz with dark fruit, spice and power.
Margaret River
A major Cabernet Sauvignon region producing structured reds with cassis, herbs and refined tannins.
Tikveš
One of the Balkans' most important wine regions, particularly associated with Vranec and structured red blends.
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At the table
Food Pairings
Red wine is highly versatile at the table. Lighter styles suit poultry, charcuterie and mushroom dishes, while fuller and more tannic reds pair naturally with grilled meats, lamb, rich sauces and mature cheeses.
Good with
Grilled beef Roast lamb Duck Roast chicken Mushroom dishes Tomato-based pasta Ragù Pizza Charcuterie Aged cheeseThe essential character
What Defines Red Wines
Red wine is defined by the extraction of colour, flavour and tannin from grape skins during fermentation. Its remarkable diversity comes from the interaction of grape variety, climate, vineyard site and winemaking, creating styles that range from delicate and aromatic to powerful, structured and age-worthy.
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Discover red wines from classic regions and emerging wine countries, from light and fragrant Pinot Noir to structured Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah, generous Primitivo and distinctive Vranec.
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