Identify similar tasting red wines by intensity, from lightest to boldest.
Only 32 red wine varieties account for the vast majority of wine on the market. There would be hundreds of red wines on this list if all red wines were included.
By the way, it is possible to find a wine that does not exactly line up as depicted. Nonetheless, this chart can help you determine which red wines are bolder than others.
Red Wines from Lightest to Boldest
Where does wine’s boldness come from?
The boldness of wine is defined by a combination of several fundamental characteristics. The tannin level in wine, for example, indicates boldness, as does the alcohol level. Higher alcohol wines have a bolder flavor.
Wines with lower alcohol, less tannin, and higher acidity, on the other hand, are lighter-bodied.
Another common way to determine a wine’s spectrum position is through its dominant fruit characteristics.
– Wines with red fruit flavors are typically lighter in body.
– Wines with black fruit flavors are typically fuller-bodied.
Climate Affects Boldness in Red Wine
The fact that wine grapes can grow in such a wide variety of climates is fascinating. Certain varieties, on the other hand, grow only in cool climates and vice versa. Lighter red wines with higher acidity are produced in cooler climates.
Here are a few key points to remember from this chart:
– Pinot Noir does not appear to grow in the same soil as Cabernet Sauvignon.
– Because of its ability to grow in a variety of climates, Cabernet Franc is expected to have a wider stylistic range.
– Merlot, unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, can grow in cooler climates.
– Warmer climates tend to produce more robust wine varieties.
– Cooler climates tend to favor lighter-bodied wine varieties.
