An introduction to red wine.
By Stacy Slinkard, About.com Guide to Wine
Take a look at popular red wine varietals, red wine pricing and recommendations, key red wine producing regions, appropriate red wine food pairing ideas, storing and serving tips and a bit of vineyard vocabulary that often accompanies red wines.
Red Wine 101
Why are red wines "red," why do bigger glasses work better for serving red wines and what is the difference between a light-bodied red wine and a full-bodied red wine? Answers to these and other pressing red wine questions abound in "Red Wine Basics."
Types of Red Wines
Some of the most common red wines that you are likely to encounter are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Chianti, Barolo, Barberesco, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache, Bordeaux, and Côtes du Rhône.
