Light Red Wines
Light tannins, bright acidity, and medium alcohol.
Typical Flavors:
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Black Currant |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Jam |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
Medium Red Wines
Medium body, medium tannins, medium alcohol, and balanced acidity.
Typical Flavors:
Blackberry |
Red Cherry |
Black Cherry |
Plum |
Herbs |
 Pepper |
Spices |
 Leather |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Vanilla |
 Caramel |
 Toast |
 Barrel |
Bold Red Wines
Full body, much tannins, high alcohol, dark fruit, and other strong flavors.
Typical Flavors:
 Blueberry |
Blackberry |
Black Cherry |
Plum |
 Rasins |
Herbs |
Pepper |
Spices |
Oak Added Flavors:
Vanilla |
Toast |
 Tobacco |
Caramel |
 Tea |
 Coffee |
 Coconut |
Barrel |
Appassimento Wines
Appasimento refers to the process of drying grapes to make wine.
Typical Flavors:
Blueberry |
Blackberry |
Black Cherry |
Plum |
Raisins |
Pepper |
Herbs |
Spices |
| Amarone (Italy) |
| Primitivo Passitivo (Italy) |
| Ripasso (Italy) |