These are ruby port, tawny port, white port, rose port, vintage port, late bottled vintage port, crusted port, and Garrafeira. There are 8 sub types of port, a type of fortified wine from the Douro valley in Portugal. The ideal serving temperature for this wine is between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 12.7 degrees Celcius). Pinot Noir is a perfect accompaniment to fatty fish, such as salmon, roast chicken, and pasta dishes. The fruity notes in these wines are reminiscent of red fruits such as cranberries, red cherries, and raspberries. The original region for Pino Noir is Burgundy in France. This is because they are aged in French Oak barrels. Most American Pinot Noir comes from California, giving these wines a vanilla flavor. Pinot Noir is a light-bodied red with a flavor variance according to the production and growing region. The grapes used to produce Pinot Noir date all the way back to Ancient Rome. These are fruity red wines, although they do not tend to be particularly sweet. Fuller-bodied Pinot Grigios are perfectly served with creamy sauces, swordfish, veal, smoked cheese, and caramelized onions. Good pairings include white meat, delicate seafood, green salads, and mozzarella. It is a versatile wine that can be paired with a variety of dishes. Some people also notice undertones of honeysuckle. Typically, Pinot Grigio wines have tones of peach, pear, grapefruit, lemon, and green apple. Pinot Grigio is ideally served at a temperature of 45 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit (7.2 to 9.4 degrees Celcius). These grapes are mostly produced in northeastern Italy (Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia). In the 1300s this wine was introduced to Switzerland where it became a firm favorite of the Emperor. It originates from France and is believed to be a genetic mutation of the Pinot Noir grapes. It is relatively dry and acidic with a lot of citrusy tones. This is another hugely popular white wine. The ideal temperature range is between 43 and 46.5 degrees Fahrenheit (6 and 8 degrees Celcius). Anything with a high aromatic content (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, chili pepper) will benefit greatly from a Moscato wine pairing. Moscato wines are the perfect drink to pair with Asian foods. This is a lightly sparkling wine with a low alcohol content of around 5.5% ABV. This is made using one of the oldest wine grapes in the world. The prominent flavor notes are peaches, lemon, mandarin oranges, pear, honeysuckle, and orange blossom. Moscato wines are also referred to as muscat, muscadel, and moscatel. White and dark meats, pasta, pizza, and burgers are great choices. It is a very versatile wine and will pair beautifully with a wide range of foods. The ideal serving temperature for Merlot wines is between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 to 18.3 degrees Celcius). The higher alcohol content wines are found in warmer climates, and vice versa. A bottle of Merlot will typically have an alcohol content of between 13 to 14.5%. Some commonly noted flavor tones in Merlot wines are blackberries, black cherries, cocoa, vanilla, plum, cedar, and cloves. The word Merlot comes from the French for little blackbird. Merlot is one of the most popular red wines in the world and is the second most popular wine in the United States. It is an ideal wine for buttery or creamy dishes, meaty fish, poultry, and pork. This gives the wine notes of grape and vanilla, toast, or toffee.Ĭhardonnay should be served at a temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit (9 degrees Celcius). They are also noted to have tones of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and melon. Chardonnay grapes can be found growing in Burgundy, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, California, and Chile.Ĭhardonnay grapes have apple aromas.
ChardonnayĬhardonnay is a white grape that can adapt to a huge number of different climates, making the flavors and aromas of the wine hugely variable. They begin to grow in popularity between summer and autumn. That being said, dry fruity wines will have more acidic and bitter flavors, so choose carefully.įruit wines will typically have lighter bodies and lower tannin contents than other wines. The flavor profile tends to be more mild and sweet, allowing the drinker to become acclimatized to drinking wines. Higher ABVs than this typically means that the wine is dry and not sweet.įruity wines are often recommended as a starting point for novice wine drinkers. Generally speaking, sweet wines will have an ABV of 12% or lower. The best way to judge the sweetness of your bottle before you drink it is to look at the alcohol by volume (ABV) content. A wine with fruity flavors is not necessarily a sweet wine.
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