What are Some Different Kinds of Red Wines?
Red wines come in numerous types. In fact so many types exist, creating an exhaustive list would be near impossible. Most red wines are organized by types of grapes used, and are named after the French regions in which they originated. However, wines from Italy do not follow the same principles as French inspired wines, and shouldn’t be missed. A good Chianti from Italy can rival the heartiest Zinfandel or Cabernet. For the purpose of this discussion of red wines, we will look at the French inspired styles.
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