Red wine is made from red grapes. However, the color is concentrated in the skin, so the coloring of the wine comes from the contact of the grape juice with the skin during fermentation. The difference between white and red wine is that the red wine is pressed after fermentation and the white wine before. Fermentation with the skins is simpler and more obvious, which is why the first wines may have been red wines.

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Grape varieties for red wine

The best-known grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, St Laurent, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Syrah, Montepulciano and Blaufränkisch. The Zweigelt, which is widespread in Austria, is a local breed that only plays a minor role in other wine-growing regions.

Influences on the quality and taste of red wine

The quality of a red wine is more dependent on the vintage than is the case for a white wine. The reason for this is that the temperature profile during the year plays a bigger role for red wine. More sun means more sugar in the grapes and therefore a higher alcohol content. If the grape juice is only briefly in contact with the grape skins, a rose is formed. If you ferment grapes on the stalk, additional tannin from the stalks gets into the red wine. Short fermentation yields fruity wines with little potential for aging. With a longer fermentation period, more tannins and phenols are produced. This means that longer storage in the barrel makes sense. A low fermentation temperature also promotes a fruity taste in the wine. At higher temperatures, more tannin is produced.

Production of red wine

The grapes are crushed and soaked in the juice with the skin and seeds. Then a selected yeast is added for fermentation. In general, a lower temperature slows down fermentation. Since the contact of the grape juice with the skins is important for the development of the wine's color and taste, segregation must be prevented. After fermentation, the pure wine is obtained by pressing and stored in barrels. Maturation in the barrel is also referred to as aging, the effect of which depends on the length of storage and the material of the container, such as oak. After bottling, a red wine of appropriate quality can also be stored in the bottle.

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Grand Puy Lacoste

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

Grand Cru Classe 2010

Grand Puy Lacoste 2010

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Triebaumer Ernst

Blaufränkisch

2001

Mariental 2001

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Blaufränkisch

0,75 l

Triebaumer Ernst

Blaufränkisch

2005

Mariental 2005

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Blaufränkisch

0,75 l

The Wild Boys of Club Batonnage

Blaufränkisch - Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

2015, 2015

Batonnage 2015

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Blaufränkisch - Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

0,75 l

Sine Qua Non

Roussanne - Chardonnay - Petit Manseng - Viognier

2011

The Moment 2011

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Roussanne - Chardonnay - Petit Manseng - Viognier

0,75 l

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Syrah

0,75 l

Sine Qua Non

Pinot Noir

1999

OX 1999

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Pinot Noir

0,75 l

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Pinot Noir

0,75 l

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Syrah

0,75 l

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Syrah

0,75 l

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Grenache

0,75 l

Harlan Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

2010

Harlan Estate 2010

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

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Syrah

0,75 l

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Pinot Noir

0,75 l

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Pinot Noir

0,75 l

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Premier CruPinot Noir

0,75 l

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Pinot Noir

0,75 l

Promontory

Cabernet Sauvignon

2015, 2015

Proprietary Red 2015

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Cabernet Sauvignon

0,75 l

Pavie

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

Grand Cru 1989

Pavie 1989

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Grand CruCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Lafite Rothschild

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

Grand Cru Classe 2008

Lafite Rothschild 2008

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Latour

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grand Cru Classe 2008

Latour 2008

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon

0,75 l

Haut Brion

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

Grand Cru Classe 1998

Haut Brion 1998

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

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Pinot Noir

0,75 l

Klein Constantia

Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Malbec - Syrah - Petit Verdot

2016

Estate Red 2016

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Malbec - Syrah - Petit Verdot

0,75 l

Lynch Bages

Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - Petit Verdot

Grand Cru Classe 2009

Lynch Bages 2009

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - Petit Verdot

0,75 l

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Clinet

Merlot - Cabernet Franc

2009

Clinet 2009

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Merlot - Cabernet Franc

1,5 l

Palmer

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

Grand Cru Classe 1982

Palmer 1982

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Canon la Gaffeliere

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

2005

Canon la Gaffeliere 2005

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Clinet

Merlot - Cabernet Franc

1989

Clinet 1989

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Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Cos d'Estournel

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

2005

Cos d’Estournel 2005

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Figeac

Merlot - Cabernet Franc

1988

Figeac 1988

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Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Lafite Rothschild

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

Grand Cru Classe 1983

Lafite Rothschild 1983

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Lafleur

Merlot - Cabernet Franc

2007

Lafleur 2007

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Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Lafleur

Merlot - Cabernet Franc

2006

Petrus 2006

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Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

Leoville Poyferre

Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - Petit Verdot

2005

Leoville Poyferre 2005

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - Petit Verdot

0,75 l

Mouton Rothschild

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

Grand Cru Classe 1988

Mouton Rothschild 1988

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Grand Cru ClasseCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc

0,75 l

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