{"id":30071,"date":"2021-06-06T22:44:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T22:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/tipi-di-vino\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:31:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:31:55","slug":"wine-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/en\/wine-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Types: 10 Most Common &amp; Best Food Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat&display=swap');\n\n  .btn-container {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center; \/* orizzontalmente *\/\n    align-items: center;     \/* verticalmente se il contenitore ha altezza *\/\n    height: 100px; \/* opzionale, regola se vuoi anche centrare verticalmente *\/\n  }\n\n  .btn-instagram {\n    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f58529, #dd2a7b, #8134af, #515bd4);\n    color: white;\n    padding: 12px 24px;\n    border: none;\n    border-radius: 30px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(221, 42, 123, 0.4);\n    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .btn-instagram:hover {\n    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(221, 42, 123, 0.7);\n  }\n\n  .btn-instagram svg {\n    margin-right: 10px;\n    width: 20px;\n    height: 20px;\n    fill: white;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"btn-container\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jean_marco_palmieri\/\" class=\"btn-instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow me on Instagram\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M7.75 2A5.75 5.75 0 0 0 2 7.75v8.5A5.75 5.75 0 0 0 7.75 22h8.5A5.75 5.75 0 0 0 22 16.25v-8.5A5.75 5.75 0 0 0 16.25 2h-8.5zm0 1.5h8.5A4.25 4.25 0 0 1 20.5 7.75v8.5a4.25 4.25 0 0 1-4.25 4.25h-8.5A4.25 4.25 0 0 1 3.5 16.25v-8.5A4.25 4.25 0 0 1 7.75 3.5zm4.25 3.5a4.75 4.75 0 1 0 0 9.5 4.75 4.75 0 0 0 0-9.5zm0 1.5a3.25 3.25 0 1 1 0 6.5 3.25 3.25 0 0 1 0-6.5zm4.94-.56a1.06 1.06 0 1 0 0 2.12 1.06 1.06 0 0 0 0-2.12z\"\/>\n    <\/svg>\n    FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @jean_marco_palmieri\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the most popular wine types in the world?<\/strong> Discover the <strong>main wine types<\/strong>, including their <strong>grape varieties<\/strong>, <strong>key characteristics<\/strong>, <strong>flavor profiles<\/strong>, and the best <strong>food pairings<\/strong>. Learn which <strong>countries<\/strong> are famous for producing the most <strong>internationally recognized wines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the detailed descriptions of each <strong>wine type<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find the most <strong>famous wines<\/strong>, highlighting their typical <strong>color<\/strong>, <strong>aromas<\/strong>, <strong>taste<\/strong>, and ideal <strong>pairings with food<\/strong>. Plus, explore interesting <strong>curiosities<\/strong> that make each <strong>wine type<\/strong> unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WINE TYPES LIST :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Chardonnay<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Cabernet Sauvignon<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Merlot<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Sauvignon Blanc<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Sangiovese<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Pinot Gris<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Pinot Noir<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Nebbiolo<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#9\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Riesling<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#10\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Syrah<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#11\"><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Traditional Method Sparkling Wines<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>WINE TYPES LIST<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">CHARDONNAY<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chardonnay.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28655\" style=\"width:320px;height:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chardonnay.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chardonnay-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chardonnay-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chardonnay-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chardonnay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS<\/strong>: Worldwide, France (Burgundy, Chablis, C\u00f4te d&#8217;Or), Italy (Alto Adige, Piedmont), United States (California, Oregon, New York), Canada, Australia (Adelaide Hills, Margaret River) , New Zealand (Marlbourough), South Africa, Argentina.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description: <\/strong>Among the most famous types of white wine we cannot fail to mention the <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong>, originally from <strong>Burgundy<\/strong>. Chardonnay is one of the most popular white grape varieties in the world, thanks to its great adaptability to different types of climate and soil and its ability to ensure good production consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some famous wines produced from this grape are those of <strong>Chablis<\/strong> and the <strong>C\u00f4te d&#8217;Or<\/strong> and the interpretations of<strong> Italy<\/strong> (South Tyrol, Piedmont), <strong>United States <\/strong>(Napa Valley, Oregon), but also <strong>Australia<\/strong>, <strong>New Zealand<\/strong>, <strong>South Africa<\/strong>, <strong>Argentina<\/strong> and many other countries in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, this grape variety is the backbone of many types of traditional method sparkling wines around the world, including <strong>Champagne<\/strong> wines, Italian <strong>Franciacorta<\/strong> and most of the traditional lmethod sparkling wines of the new world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Chardonnay:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29893\" style=\"width:140px;height:133px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chardonnay has a straw yellow color that can become golden with barrel aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chardonnay <\/strong>gives life to wine types with a very variable color: it ranges from a delicate<strong> straw yellow<\/strong> with greenish reflections to an intense <strong>golden yellow<\/strong> for the most aged wines and aged in wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wine type has excellent acidity and<strong> floral-fruity aromas<\/strong> that range, in cool areas, from notes of green plum, apple and pear, and in warmer places,<strong> tropical fruit <\/strong>such as banana, pineapple and mango.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong> are obtained simple wines vinified in <strong>steel<\/strong>, both wines of great elegance and complexity. The latter often undergo refinements in <strong>barriques<\/strong>, which give structure and embellish the aromas with notes of <strong>vanilla<\/strong> and <strong>hazelnuts<\/strong>, and incisive malolactic fermentations, which give the typical notes of <strong>melted butter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chardonnay food pairings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12type-of-wines-pairing-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29937\" style=\"width:320px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12type-of-wines-pairing-food.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12type-of-wines-pairing-food-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12type-of-wines-pairing-food-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12type-of-wines-pairing-food-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12type-of-wines-pairing-food-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12type-of-wines-pairing-food-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to pair with this wine types<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These wine types are recommended in pairing with <strong>fish-based dishes<\/strong>,<strong> white meats<\/strong>, <strong>vegetarian dishes<\/strong> and <strong>soft cheeses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more complex versions are also recommended with mushroom-based recipes. Ideal in pairing with fried foods and pasta dishes dressed with vegetables and cheeses. The <strong>pairing with sushi <\/strong>is also very convincing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Chardonnay:<\/strong> Napa Valley wine producers began to adopt long aging in barriques and incisive malolactic fermentations for Chardonnay in the 1940s. This technique gave birth to the so-called &#8216;Chardonnay butter bomb&#8217; wines, in which the natural aromas of the grape gave way to the intense notes of butter, vanilla, and hazelnuts. Today, producers like to enhance the wine&#8217;s own natural varietal character instead.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">CABERNET SAUVIGNON<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cabernet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29648\" style=\"width:320px;height:206px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cabernet.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cabernet-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cabernet-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cabernet-600x388.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cabernet Sauvignon <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS: <\/strong>France (Bordeaux, M\u00e9doc), Italy (Tuscany and Friuli) California (Napa Valley and Sonoma County), Chile, Australia, Argentina, Spain, South Africa<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> Among the most important <strong>red wine types<\/strong>, <strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong>, obtained from the homonymous black grape variety native to<strong> Bordeaux<\/strong>, (France) cannot be missing. <br><br>Some famous wines produced from this grape are those of the <strong>left bank <\/strong>of the Garonne river, in the <strong>M\u00e9doc <\/strong>area, and the sensational wines of <strong>Italy<\/strong> (Tuscany, Friuli), <strong>California <\/strong>(Napa Valley, Sonoma) <strong>Australia <\/strong>and <strong>South Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is in fact a very versatile variety, capable of adapting to different climates and soils and gives rise to types of wines with great body and aging potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with <strong>Cabernet Franc<\/strong> and <strong>Merlot<\/strong>, to give life to the so-called<strong> Bordeaux Style blend<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29885\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cabernet has an intense ruby \u200b\u200bred color with purple reflections and becomes garnet with aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cabernet Sauvignon gives life to wine types of an<strong> intense color<\/strong>, particularly <strong>full-bodied<\/strong>, rich in <strong>tannins<\/strong> and <strong>good acidity<\/strong>. The scents of Cabernet range from berries such as blackberries, currants, blueberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <strong>Cabernet <\/strong>is grown in <strong>cool climates <\/strong>it acquires notes of pepper, musk and scents of the earth, given by the <strong>pyrazines<\/strong> it develops in the grape. In the <strong>warmer areas<\/strong> it has notes of candied black cherry, jam and eucalyptus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aging in barrels of <strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong> allows an evolution of the aromas towards roasted and spicy <strong>tertiary notes<\/strong>, such as tobacco, roasted coffee, cocoa powder, and licorice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8typesof-wines-pairings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29924\" style=\"width:320px;height:161px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8typesof-wines-pairings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8typesof-wines-pairings-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8typesof-wines-pairings-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8typesof-wines-pairings-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8typesof-wines-pairings-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8typesof-wines-pairings-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What to pair with these<strong> wine types<\/strong>?<br><br>Due to its great body, this type of wine is recommended for pairing with <strong>meat<\/strong> and <strong>game dishes<\/strong>, <strong>semi-aged cheeses<\/strong> and rich, <strong>structured,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>spicy<\/strong> first courses.<br><br>This type of wine does not pair well with delicate dishes, because its alcoholic and tannic structure could take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Cabernet Sauvignon:<\/strong> Cabernet is one of the most used grapes among the Supertuscan, which owe their success to the famous Sassicaia, created by Mario Incisa della Rocchetta of Tenuta San Guido. After founding similarities between Bolgheri and the M\u00e9doc territory in Bordeaux, Mario Incisa&nbsp; planted Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1940s, creating one of the most famous Italian red wines in the world.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">MERLOT<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/merlot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29948\" style=\"width:320px;height:165px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/merlot.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/merlot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/merlot-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/merlot-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS<\/strong>: France (Bordeaux, Saint-\u00c9milion and Pomerol), Italy (Tuscany, Friuli), United States, (Napa Valley, Sonoma County) Chile, Australia, Argentina, many other countries in the world. mondo.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> Among the most important<strong> types of red wine<\/strong>, <strong>Merlot<\/strong>, obtained from the homonymous black grape variety native to<strong> Bordeaux<\/strong>, (France) cannot be missing.<br> <br>Some <strong>famous wines<\/strong> produced from this grape are those of the <strong>right bank<\/strong> of the <strong>Garonne river<\/strong> of <strong>Bordeaux<\/strong>, in the area of \u200b\u200b<strong>Saint-\u00c9milion<\/strong> and <strong>Pomerol,<\/strong> and those of <strong>Italy<\/strong> (Tuscany, Friuli), the<strong> United States<\/strong>, <strong>Australia<\/strong>, <strong>Chile<\/strong> and <strong>Argentina<\/strong> and many other countries in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grape variety gives rise to<strong> simple wines<\/strong> for <strong>daily consumption<\/strong> but also some of the <strong>most elegant<\/strong> and <strong>prestigious wines in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merlot is used for the production of <strong>monovarietal<\/strong> wines and <strong>blends<\/strong>, obtained from blending <strong>Cabernet Franc<\/strong> and <strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong>, in the so-called<strong> Bordeaux style blend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29885\" style=\"width:141px;height:141px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CABERNET-MERLOT-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Merlot has an intense ruby \u200b\u200bred color with purple reflections and becomes garnet with aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Merlot :<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merlot is a wine type with a <strong>deep red color<\/strong>, <strong>medium-body<\/strong>, with good <strong>alcohol content<\/strong>, <strong>silky tannins<\/strong>, and <strong>moderate acidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its aromas recall<strong> berries<\/strong> such as <strong>blackberry<\/strong>, <strong>raspberry<\/strong>, but also <strong>earthy notes<\/strong>. Thanks to aging in barrels its bouquet is embellished with<strong> spicy <\/strong>and <strong>toasted notes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to its well-known very balanced and <strong>round character<\/strong>, Merlot is often used in <strong>blends <\/strong>to soften and contrast the sharpness of other grape varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Merlot food pairings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10type-of-wines-pairing-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29941\" style=\"width:320px;height:159px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10type-of-wines-pairing-food.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10type-of-wines-pairing-food-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10type-of-wines-pairing-food-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10type-of-wines-pairing-food-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10type-of-wines-pairing-food-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10type-of-wines-pairing-food-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to pair with this <strong>wine type<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to its softness and earthy notes, the wine types produced with Merlot pair perfectly with <strong>mushrooms<\/strong>. And, thanks to their structure their are also an excellent match with white and <strong>red meat dishes<\/strong>, <strong>semi-aged cheeses<\/strong> and spicy first courses.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Merlot:<\/strong> A strong point and Achilles&#8217; heel at the same time, the softness of this wine in some cases has fueled the reputation of a pimp and monochord wine. For this reason, it was scornfully and ironically cited in the hit film Sideways in the phrase \u2013No, if anyone orders Merlot, I&#8217;m leaving. I am NOT drinking any fucking Merlot !&#8221; The film was so successful that, due to this merciless joke, the consumption of Merlot in the United States experienced a significant inflection for a few years. <\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><span class=\"tadv-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\"><strong>SAUVIGNON<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\"> BLANC<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SAUVIGNON.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29446\" style=\"width:321px;height:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SAUVIGNON.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SAUVIGNON-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SAUVIGNON-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SAUVIGNON-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauvignon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS<\/strong>: France (Bordeaux, Loire Valley), Italy (South Tyrol, Friuli Venezia Giulia), New Zealand (Marlborough), California, South Africa, Australia Chile, Ukraine, Brazil.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> Among the most important types of white wine, <strong>Sauvignon<\/strong>, a white grape variety originating from <strong>France<\/strong>, cannot be missing. <br><br>Some <strong>famous wines<\/strong> produced from this grape are <strong>Sancerre<\/strong> and <strong>Pouilly-Fum\u00e9<\/strong> from the <strong>Loire Valley<\/strong>, and the sweet <strong>Sauternes<\/strong> wines of <strong>Bordeaux<\/strong> but also <strong>New Zealand<\/strong>, where the Sauvignon represent <strong>62% <\/strong>of the<strong> national production<\/strong>. <br><br>These <strong>types of wine<\/strong> can also be found in <strong>Italy<\/strong> (Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia), the <strong>United States <\/strong>(California, Washington State), <strong>South Africa<\/strong> and <strong>Chile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SAUVIGNON-CHARDONNAY.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29897\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SAUVIGNON-CHARDONNAY.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SAUVIGNON-CHARDONNAY-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SAUVIGNON-CHARDONNAY-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauvignon has a generally straw yellow color with greenish reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Sauvignon <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sauvignon<\/strong> gives life to a wine type generally characterized by a delicate <strong>straw yellow color <\/strong>with <strong>greenish reflections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aromas range from<strong> floral-fruity notes<\/strong> of <strong>elderberry<\/strong>, <strong>green tea<\/strong>, <strong>passion fruit<\/strong>, to typical notes reminiscent of <strong>pepper<\/strong>, <strong>asparagus<\/strong>, and <strong>tomato leaf<\/strong>. On the palate, they are fresh, with <strong>vibrant acidity <\/strong>and <strong>flavor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both straightforward types of wine for <strong>daily consumption<\/strong> and <strong>wines of great elegance <\/strong>and <strong>complexity <\/strong>are obtained from this grape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sauvignon food pairings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11type-of-wines-pairing-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29939\" style=\"width:320px;height:161px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11type-of-wines-pairing-food.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11type-of-wines-pairing-food-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11type-of-wines-pairing-food-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11type-of-wines-pairing-food-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11type-of-wines-pairing-food-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11type-of-wines-pairing-food-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to pair with it? <strong>Fish dishes<\/strong>, <strong>vegetarian dishes<\/strong>, recipes with <strong>asparagus<\/strong>, <strong>risotto<\/strong>, and <strong>pasta dishes<\/strong> based on <strong>vegetables<\/strong>, and <strong>cheeses <\/strong>(especially goat ones), are all exceptional<strong> pairings <\/strong>with this type of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of its particular aroma, <strong>Sauvignon<\/strong> is also very interesting with spicy dishes of <strong>oriental cuisine<\/strong> such as <strong>Indian<\/strong>, <strong>Thai<\/strong> and <strong>Japanese Sushi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Sauvignon:<\/strong> In some cases, the vegetal-herbaceous aromatic character of Sauvignon wines conferred by the pyrazines, has been compared to a very particular descriptor: Cat&#8217;s pee. While some people may actually find some vague aromatic similarities, we don&#8217;t recommend using this anecdote at dinner.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">SANGIOVESE<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sangiovese-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29614\" style=\"width:320px;height:206px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sangiovese-1.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sangiovese-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sangiovese-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sangiovese-1-600x388.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sangiovese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS:<\/strong> Italy (Tuscany, Central Italy)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> Among the most important red wine types, <strong>Sangiovese<\/strong> certainly cannot be missing. <strong>Sangiovese <\/strong>is the most cultivated red grape variety in Italy.<br><br>It gives life to easy drinking fresh types of wine ideal for <strong>daily consumption<\/strong> but also to some of the most <strong>elegant <\/strong>and<strong> suited to aging <\/strong>wines, such as the famous <strong>Brunello di Montalcino<\/strong>, <strong>Chianti Classico<\/strong> and <strong>Nobile di Montepulciano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, <strong>Sangiovese<\/strong> is <strong>blended <\/strong>with other <strong>international varieties<\/strong> such as <strong>Merlot<\/strong>, <strong>Cabernet <\/strong>or traditional tuscan grapes such as <strong>Canaiolo<\/strong> and <strong>Colorino<\/strong>, which all give the wines more <strong>intense colors<\/strong> and add <strong>complexity <\/strong>and <strong>balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Sangiovese:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SANGIOVESE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29895\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SANGIOVESE.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SANGIOVESE-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SANGIOVESE-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sangiovese wines have a medium intensity ruby \u200b\u200bred color and becomes garnet with aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sangiovese <\/strong>gives life to a type of wine with a <strong>medium intense ruby \u200b\u200bred color<\/strong>, which becomes <strong>garnet<\/strong> in the more aged wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is characterized by aromas of <strong>violet <\/strong>and <strong>cherry <\/strong>blended with <strong>berries<\/strong> and <strong>blood orange<\/strong>, <strong>balsamic<\/strong> and <strong>spicy notes<\/strong>, and in some cases even <strong>gamey scents<\/strong>. With the aging in barrels it acquires<strong> sweet spice<\/strong> <strong>aromas<\/strong> such as <strong>vanilla<\/strong>, <strong>cloves<\/strong>, as well as <strong>leather <\/strong>and <strong>tobacco<\/strong>. A <strong>high acidity<\/strong> and <strong>strong tannins <\/strong>are two of the distinctive characteristics of this type of Tuscan red wine, that make it <strong>suitable for aging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sangiovese food pairings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29946\" style=\"width:321px;height:161px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to their great <strong>structure<\/strong> and <strong>freshness<\/strong>, these wine types are recommended with <strong>red meat <\/strong>and <b>game-b<\/b>ased dishes inspired by the <strong>Tuscan tradition<\/strong>. Very interesting also with <strong>semi-matured cheeses<\/strong>, <strong>cold cuts,<\/strong> and rich or spicy<strong> first courses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being particularly fresh, the younger versions can also be <strong>chilled<\/strong> and consumed in the summer as an <strong>aperitif<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Sangiovese:<\/strong> Sangiovese produces the most expensive and refined types of Italian wines such as some important Brunello di Montalcino, but also the most famous and cheap Italian wines sold in tetra pak. This important qualitative variability testifies to the extraordinary ductility of this garpes to give life to wines with a completely different character depending on the terroir and production choices.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">PINOT GRIS<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PINOT-GRIS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29442\" style=\"width:320px;height:179px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PINOT-GRIS.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PINOT-GRIS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PINOT-GRIS-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PINOT-GRIS-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pinot Gris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS:<\/strong> Italy (Friuli Venezia Giulia, South Tyrol, Trentino), France (Alsace), Germany, United States. Argentina, Australia, Austria, New Zealand, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, South Africa.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> Among white wines, <strong>Pinot Gris<\/strong> is one of the most important wine types. It is obtained from a white grape variety with a blue-gray color originating from <strong>Burgundy<\/strong> in<strong> France<\/strong> and is widespread all over the world. <br><br>In fact, this <strong>type of wine <\/strong>can also be found in <strong>Italy<\/strong> (South Tyrol, Trentino, Friuli), <strong>France <\/strong>(&nbsp;Burgundy,&nbsp;Loire,&nbsp;Alsace), <strong>Germany<\/strong>, <strong>New Zealand<\/strong> and the <strong>United States<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Pinot Gris<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PINOT-GRIS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29887\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PINOT-GRIS.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PINOT-GRIS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PINOT-GRIS-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pinot Gris wines have a straw yellow color but also coppery when it is vinified in  contact with the skins for brief periods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pinot Gris gives life to a wine type with a <strong>golden yellow color<\/strong>, in some cases even <strong>coppery<\/strong>. This last original color is obtained because during the vinification processes the must is briefly left in <strong>contact with skins,<\/strong> which release pigments into the wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pinot Gris<\/strong> wines are produced in two main styles: the <strong>Italian style<\/strong>, with <strong>greater acidity<\/strong>, and <strong>floral aromas <\/strong>reminiscent of <strong>elder flower<\/strong>, <strong>green apple<\/strong>, and <strong>pear<\/strong>, and the <strong>Alsace style<\/strong>, more<strong> alcoholic <\/strong>and <strong>structured<\/strong>, with notes of <strong>dried fruit<\/strong>, <strong>apricot,<\/strong> and <strong>honey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Pinot Gris food Pairings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2typesof-wines-pairings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29912\" style=\"width:320px;height:161px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2typesof-wines-pairings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2typesof-wines-pairings-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2typesof-wines-pairings-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2typesof-wines-pairings-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2typesof-wines-pairings-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2typesof-wines-pairings-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to pair with these <strong>wine types<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal as an <strong>aperitif <\/strong>and with <strong>cold cuts <\/strong>and <strong>cheeses<\/strong>, due to its tangy flavor and delicate floral aromas. Very interesting also with <strong>fatty fish such<\/strong> as <strong>salmon<\/strong> and <strong>tuna<\/strong> and <strong>white meats <\/strong>or with <strong>vegetarian pasta dishes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Pinot Gris:<\/strong> In Italy, Pinot Gris is harvested slightly in advance to allow this wine type to obtain a good acidity and fresh, delicate aromatic notes. For this reason, Pinot Gris is defined as &#8220;neutral&#8221;, to refer to a light style much appreciated as an aperitif wine in the New World, very different from those of Alsace, which are more opulent and demanding.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">PINOT NOIR<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pinto-nero-foglie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11553\" style=\"width:320px;height:191px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pinto-nero-foglie.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pinto-nero-foglie-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pinto-nero-foglie-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pinto-nero-foglie-696x418.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pinto-nero-foglie-700x420.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pinot Noir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS:<\/strong> France (Burgundy, C\u00f4te-d&#8217;Or and Champagne), Italy (South Tyrol, Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese), Stati Uniti (Oregon, California) New Zealand (Central Otago, Marlborough), Australia, Romania, Germany, Chile, Canada, South Africa<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong> is one of the main red wine types. It is a black grape variety originating from <strong>Burgundy<\/strong>, in France. <br><br>Some <strong>famous wines <\/strong>produced from this grape are those of <strong>Burgundy<\/strong> in <strong>France<\/strong>, in the <strong>C\u00f4te-d&#8217;Or <\/strong>(especially in the <strong>C\u00f4te de Nuits<\/strong>), but also those produced in <strong>Italy<\/strong> (South Tyrol and Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese), the <strong>United States<\/strong> (Oregon), <strong>New Zealand<\/strong> (Central Otago, Marlborough), <strong>Germany <\/strong>and <strong>Argentina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among all the grapes, it is considered one of the <strong>most noble <\/strong>and <strong>elegant<\/strong> but also the most <strong>difficult to interpret<\/strong>, it prefers <strong>cool climates<\/strong> and is particularly <strong>delicate<\/strong> from an agronomic point of view because of its <strong>thin skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red wines <\/strong>are obtained from <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong>, as well as <strong>sparkling wines<\/strong>, such as <strong>Franciacorta<\/strong> and <strong>Champagne<\/strong> and many other <strong>traditional-method sparkling wines in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-migliori-vernaccia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29902\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-migliori-vernaccia.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-migliori-vernaccia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-migliori-vernaccia-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pinot Noir has a ruby \u200b\u200bred color with slightly transparent purple reflections that becomes garnet with aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Pinot Noir:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong> gives life to wine types with a <strong>slightly transparent red color<\/strong>, which becomes garnet with aging. On the palate, they have a <strong>moderate structure<\/strong>, delicate and <strong>silky tannins <\/strong>and <strong>marked acidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aromas generally recall <strong>red fruits <\/strong>such as <strong>raspberries<\/strong>, <strong>strawberries,<\/strong> and <strong>pomegranate<\/strong> but also <strong>earthy notes <\/strong>and <strong>resin<\/strong>. After aging in <strong>barrels<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>they acquire notes of sweet spices such as <strong>vanilla<\/strong>, <strong>cloves<\/strong>, as well as<strong> leather<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and <strong>tobacco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pinot Noir food Pairings: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6typesof-wines-pairings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29920\" style=\"width:320px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6typesof-wines-pairings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6typesof-wines-pairings-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6typesof-wines-pairings-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6typesof-wines-pairings-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6typesof-wines-pairings-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6typesof-wines-pairings-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to their <strong>silky tannins<\/strong> and <strong>great acidity<\/strong>, these wine types are<strong> very versatile <\/strong>when paired <strong>with<\/strong> <strong>food<\/strong>. Highly recommended pairing with forest flavors such as <strong>truffles<\/strong>, <strong>mushrooms<\/strong>, <strong>blueberries,<\/strong> and <strong>juniper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sensational with both white and <strong>red meat dishes<\/strong>, with <strong>risottos <\/strong>and <strong>French cheeses<\/strong>, especially soft ones with intense aromas such as <strong>\u00c9poisses de Bourgogne<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Langres<\/strong>&nbsp;e <strong>Camembert<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Pinot Noir:<\/strong> Some of the most expensive wines in the world are also obtained from Pinot Noir from Burgundy such as Roman\u00e9e-Conti, which in some cases was sold for over $ 200,000 for a single bottle. These types of luxury wines have been associated with the &#8216;goods of Veblen&#8217;, which are commodities that become more desirable as their prices increase. In fact, if their price decreased, they would no longer be perceived as exclusive goods. Don&#8217;t despair, though: you can also find excellent Pinot Noir at affordable prices.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">NEBBIOLO<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nebbiolo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19088\" style=\"width:320px;height:208px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nebbiolo-2.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nebbiolo-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nebbiolo-2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nebbiolo-2-600x388.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nebbiolo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS:<\/strong> Italy, Piedmont (Langhe, Roero), Nord-Ovest of Italy<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> <strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong> is certainly one of the most important <strong>red wine types <\/strong>and is obtained from the homonymous black grape variety native to <strong>Piedmont<\/strong>, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it is precisely in <strong>Piedmont<\/strong> that Nebbiolo gives life to the iconic <strong>Barolo <\/strong>and <strong>Barbaresco <\/strong>wines, considered among the b<strong>est in the world for their aging capacity<\/strong>. In addition, many other type of wines from <strong>Piedmont<\/strong> and the rest of <strong>north-west Italy<\/strong> are obtained from Nebbiolo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nebbiolo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29908\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nebbiolo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nebbiolo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nebbiolo-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nebbiolo Wines have a slightly transparent ruby \u200b\u200bred color and quickly becomes garnet with aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong> we obtain a wine type with a slightly transparent <strong>ruby \u200b\u200bred color<\/strong>, which quickly becomes <strong>garnet with aging<\/strong>. On the palate it has powerful <strong>tannins<\/strong> and <strong>excellent acidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong> aromas<\/strong> range from floral notes of roses and withered <strong>violets <\/strong>to fruity hints of <strong>raspberry<\/strong>, <strong>cherry<\/strong>, <strong>medical  herbs<\/strong>, <strong>resin<\/strong> and <strong>licorice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With aging, the bouquet is enriched with complex notes of <strong>dried figs<\/strong>, <strong>dates<\/strong>, <b>tobacco<\/b>, <strong>dark chocolate<\/strong> and <strong>tar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nebbiolo food pairings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29944\" style=\"width:320px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/11-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to pair with this wine type?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of its <strong>rich tannins<\/strong>, this wine type pairs well with <strong>meat-based dishes <\/strong>rich in <strong>sauces<\/strong> such as <strong>stews <\/strong>and <strong>braised meats<\/strong>, so that the moist component can lubricate the palate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Nebbiolo:<\/strong> In the 80s, the traditional winemaking of Barolo began to oppose the school of modernists (Barolo Boys), who adopted shorter vinifications, refinements in barriques, giving light to types of wines more in line with the international market. These interpretations with a modern character received a fair amount of criticisms, as was made famous by the &#8216;j\u2019accuse&#8217; of Barolo by Bartolo Mascarello in 1996 which on the label read: &#8216;No Barriques, No Berlusconi&#8217;.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">RIESLING<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RIESLING.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29444\" style=\"width:320px;height:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RIESLING.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RIESLING-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RIESLING-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RIESLING-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riesling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS:<\/strong> Germany, Alsace, Northern Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, China, Ukraine and the United States.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> Undoubtedly, one of the most important<strong> white wine types<\/strong> is <strong>Riesling<\/strong>. Riesling is a very widespread white grape variety originating from <strong>Germany<\/strong>, where the highest quality of this wine type is produced.<br><br>Here he gives life to elegant types of wine, such as those of the <strong>Rhineland <\/strong>(Moselle, Pfalz, Rheinhessen) and those of the <strong>Rheingau<\/strong>. These types of wine can also be found in<strong>&nbsp;Italy, France,&nbsp;Australia,&nbsp;New Zealand,&nbsp;South Africa,&nbsp;United States,&nbsp;Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong> produces various types of wines, from still and sparkling and dry to sweet, as in the case of the fine late-harvested german sweet wines trockenbeerenauslese (TBA).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29891\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RIESLING-2-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riesling wines have a color that ranges from straw yellow for young wines, to intense golden for late harvest wines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of Riesling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riesling are types of wine of variable color: they range from delicate <strong>straw yellow with greenish reflections <\/strong>for young wines, to an intense <strong>golden color <\/strong>for late harvest wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wines produced by <strong>Riesling<\/strong> are characterized by a <strong>high crisp acidity<\/strong>, which gives the wines <strong>sensational freshness <\/strong>and an <strong>extraordinary aging capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, these wine types have a <strong>moderate alcohol content <\/strong>and <strong>aromas of apple<\/strong>, <strong>peach <\/strong>and <strong>grapefruit<\/strong>, which through aging are enhanced with notes of <strong>honey<\/strong>, <strong>candied fruit,<\/strong> and the distinctive <strong>petrol <\/strong>notes, which make them very fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Riesling food pairings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5typesof-wines-pairings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29918\" style=\"width:320px;height:161px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5typesof-wines-pairings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5typesof-wines-pairings-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5typesof-wines-pairings-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5typesof-wines-pairings-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5typesof-wines-pairings-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5typesof-wines-pairings-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to pair with this wine type<\/strong>? Because of these aromas, this type of wine is sensational with <strong>truffles<\/strong>, as its <strong>sulphurous notes <\/strong>are matched with those of the precious underground mushroom. Also very interesting with <strong>smoked salmon<\/strong> and <strong>smoked herring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the intrinsic acidity of this wine type, <strong>Riesling<\/strong> goes well with greasy and <strong>fatty meat dishes<\/strong>, such as those of <strong>Bavarian cuisine<\/strong>. It is also ideal with <strong>blue cheeses<\/strong> and <strong>spicy dishes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Riesling:<\/strong> Although Riesling&#8217;s typical petrol aroma is highly appreciated by wine enthusiasts, the most important institute for the promotion of wines in Germany has classified the &#8220;petrol aroma&#8221; as a defect, since it hides the floral-fruity aromas of the grape. In addition, it is an erroneous but suggestive belief to think that the mineral aroma in this wine type depends directly on the mineral composition of the Rhineland soil. In reality, its typical aroma develops naturally due to chemical processes linked to aging.&nbsp;<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\"><strong><span style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">SYRAH<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17735\" style=\"width:320px;height:193px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines-696x418.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/syrah-vines-700x420.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Syrah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS<\/strong>: France (Rhone Valley, Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale), United States (California),&nbsp; Italy (Cortona, Sicily) New Zealand<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> Among the most common <strong>wine types<\/strong> in the world there is <strong>Syrah<\/strong> (or Shiraz), obtained from the homonymous black grape variety. <br><br>This wine became famous in the <strong>Rhone Valley<\/strong> in <strong>France<\/strong>, where it gives life to the elegant wines of <strong>C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong> and <strong>Hermitage<\/strong>. <strong>Syrah<\/strong> is also produced in <strong>Australia<\/strong> (Barossa Valley, MacLaren Vale), where it represents the most cultivated grape variety, and in other countries such as <strong>Italy<\/strong> (Cortona, Sicily), <strong>California<\/strong> and <strong>New Zealand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its origins are controversial, but it is claimed that it derives from ancient <strong>Persia<\/strong> (current Iran), near the city of <strong>Shiraz<\/strong>, from which it would take its name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SYRAH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29899\" style=\"width:140px;height:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SYRAH.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SYRAH-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SYRAH-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Syrah has an impenetrable ruby \u200b\u200bred color with purple reflections and becomes garnet with aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Syrah characteristics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Syrah<\/strong> gives life to wine types with an <strong>impenetrable ruby \u200b\u200bred color <\/strong>with <strong>purple hues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>aromas <\/strong>are <strong>fruity<\/strong> and <strong>spicy <\/strong>and recall <strong>blackberries<\/strong> such as <strong>blackberries<\/strong> and <strong>blueberries<\/strong>, <strong>mint<\/strong> and <strong>spices<\/strong>, including <strong>black pepper<\/strong>, considered one of the most<strong> distinctive characteristics of Syrah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the palate this wine type is characterized by a <strong>good body<\/strong>, <strong>abudant <\/strong>but <strong>soft tannins<\/strong> and <strong>good acidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Syrah food pairings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10typesof-wines-pairings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29928\" style=\"width:320px;height:161px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10typesof-wines-pairings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10typesof-wines-pairings-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10typesof-wines-pairings-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10typesof-wines-pairings-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10typesof-wines-pairings-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10typesof-wines-pairings-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of its <strong>tannic structure <\/strong>and <strong>spicy character <\/strong>this wine type is ideal with <strong>grilled<\/strong>, <strong>stewed <\/strong>or <strong>stewed red meat<\/strong>, and <strong>game<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also try it with dishes rich in <strong>black pepper <\/strong>such as <strong>pasta alla Carbonara<\/strong>, sensational also with<strong> cold cuts<\/strong> such as <strong>cured<\/strong> <strong>ham <\/strong>and <strong>salami<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about Syrah:<\/strong> In the valley of the medieval village of Cortona, in Tuscany, Syrah has found an ideal habitat, thanks to the Mediterranean climate favored by the thermoregulatory action of Lake Trasimeno. Every year the &#8216;Chianina &amp; Syrah&#8217; festival takes place in Cortona where chefs propose pairings of this type of wine and dishes made with prestigious &#8216;Chianina&#8217; beef, the flagship of Tuscan gastronomy.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11\"><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\">TRADITIONAL METHOD <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"tadv-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#8ed1fc\"><strong>SPARKLING WINES<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/effervescenza-vino-e-bollicine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14266\" style=\"width:320px;height:169px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/effervescenza-vino-e-bollicine.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/effervescenza-vino-e-bollicine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/effervescenza-vino-e-bollicine-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/effervescenza-vino-e-bollicine-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>NOTABLE REGIONS:<\/strong> France (Champagne, Cr\u00e9mant), Italy (Franciacorta, Trento DOC, Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese), Spain (Cava), England (Sparkling Wines), South Africa (M\u00e9thode Cap Classique), United States (California), Canada, Australia, Chile.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wine type description:<\/strong> <strong>Traditional sparkling wines <\/strong>are among the most important wine types. These wines are obtained from the <strong>refermentation of the wine in the bottle<\/strong>, of French origin (m\u00e9thode champenoise), which allows dissolving the <strong>CO2 <\/strong>in the wine, thus obtaining the famous effervescence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>traditional method<\/strong> is the wine type shared by the famous wines such as <strong>Champagnes <\/strong>in <strong>France<\/strong>, <strong>Franciacorta<\/strong> in <strong>Italy<\/strong>, <strong>Cava <\/strong>in <strong>Spain<\/strong>, <strong>sparkling wines <\/strong>in <strong>England<\/strong>, <strong>Cap Classique<\/strong> in <strong>South Africa <\/strong>and many other regions in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wine type are produced from <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong>, <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong>, <strong>Pinot Meunier<\/strong>, the pillars of these wines, but also other international grape varieties such as <strong>Pinot Blanc<\/strong>, <strong>Pinot Gris<\/strong>, <strong>Riesling<\/strong>, or local varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of <strong>Traditional Method<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Sparkling Wines<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/traditional-method-glass-wine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29958\" style=\"width:139px;height:139px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/traditional-method-glass-wine.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/traditional-method-glass-wine-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/traditional-method-glass-wine-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional method sparkling wines vary from straw yellow to golden yellow and are endowed with effervescence, which can be fine or coarse..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Traditional method sparkling wines<\/strong> are wine types that vary from <strong>straw yellow <\/strong>to <strong>golden yellow<\/strong>, with great <strong>acidity and effervescence<\/strong> (perlage).<strong> <\/strong>On the palate, they are fresh and have a creamy <strong>perlage <\/strong>consistency and <strong>complex aroma<\/strong>s, obtained from the more or less prolonged aging of the wine on the lees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aromas of this wine type range from <strong>floral <\/strong>and<strong> fruity<\/strong> notes such as <strong>apple<\/strong>, <strong>pear<\/strong>, <strong>citrus <\/strong>and <strong>red berries<\/strong>, which with aging are enhanced with notes of <strong>brioche<\/strong>, <strong>candied<\/strong> and <strong>dehydrated fruit<\/strong>, <strong>honey <\/strong>and <strong>hazelnut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traditional Method Sparkling Wines Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Metodo-Classico.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29956\" style=\"width:320px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Metodo-Classico.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Metodo-Classico-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Metodo-Classico-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Metodo-Classico-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Metodo-Classico-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Copia-di-Metodo-Classico-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to pair with these wine types?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To pair this wine type, it must be borne in mind that <strong>CO2<\/strong> and <strong>strong acidity <\/strong>have a cleaning power capable of mitigating the g<strong>reasiness<\/strong> and <strong>fatness of the food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try it with the famous pairing with <strong>oysters<\/strong> and <strong>caviar<\/strong>, first courses with <strong>seafood<\/strong>, but also appetizers of cold cuts and <strong>salami<\/strong>, <strong>aged cheeses<\/strong> and <strong>bloomy <\/strong>and <strong>washed rind cheese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very interesting pairing <strong>eggs with truffles<\/strong>, but also with<strong> fried dishes<\/strong>, such as <strong>fried chicken<\/strong>, <strong>fried seafood<\/strong> and <strong>tempura<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><strong>Curiosities about traditional method sparkling wines<\/strong>: We have to wait until 1700 for the birth of this type of traditional sparkling wine. We are in the Champagne region, in France, more precisely in the monastery of Hautvillers. Here, legend has it that the monk Dom Pierre P\u00e9rignon began to refine the technique of refermentation in the bottle, making this type of traditional method sparkling wine a technically reproducible process. The famous Mo\u00ebt &amp; Chandon wine company has dedicated the name of its iconic vintage sparkling wine to the monk Dom P\u00e9rignon, produced since 1921.<\/sub><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the most important wine types?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32495\" style=\"width:282px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-840x840.png 840w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jean-marco-palmieri-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are the most important types of wine? Choosing is a difficult undertaking, which however inevitably is subject to the limits of a subjective opinion, which as such, by definition, is deficient and arbitrary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have compiled our list of the most important wine types according to our evaluations. It remains essential to underline that the most important types of wine are those capable of moving us, linking themselves to situations with unrepeatable and intimate moments of our life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, we invite you to discover the types of wine in their uniqueness, so that you can find the wine that can be counted for you among your favorite wine types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @jean_marco_palmieri What are the most popular wine types in the world? Discover the main wine types, including their grape varieties, key characteristics, flavor profiles, and the best food pairings. Learn which countries are famous for producing the most internationally recognized wines. 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