Light Red Wines
Light Body. Light Tannins. Bright Acidity.
Light Colors:
Typical Flavors:
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Blueberry |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Violets |
 Roses |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
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Medium Light Red Wines
Medium Body. Medium Tannins. Balanced Acidity.
Medium Colors:
Typical Flavors:
Raspberry |
Red Cherry |
Black Cherry |
Blackberry |
Herbs |
 Pepper |
Spices |
 Nuts |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Leather |
 Coconut |
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Medium Plus Red Wines
Medium Body. Medium Tannins. Balanced Acidity.
Medium Colors:
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Typical Flavors:
Blackberry |
Red Cherry |
Black Cherry |
 Plum |
Herbs |
Pepper |
Spices |
Nuts |
 Barrel |
Vanilla |
Leather |
Coconut |
Bold Red Wines
Full Body. High Tannins. Strong Flavors.
Dark Colors:
Typical Flavors:
Blueberry |
Blackberry |
Black Cherry |
Plum |
 Rasins |
Herbs |
Pepper |
Spices |
Vanilla |
 Tobacco |
 Coffee |
Leather |
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Appassimento Wines
Appasimento refers to the process of using dry grapes in wine making.
Typical Flavors:
Blueberry |
Blackberry |
Black Cherry |
Plum |
Raisins |
Herbs |
Pepper |
Spices |
 Chocolate |
Coffee |
Tobacco |
 Cinnamon |
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| Amarone (Italy) |
| Primitivo Passitivo (Italy) |
| Ripasso (Italy) |