red wine
Steak's liquid partner
Red wine is wine made from dark-skinned grapes, fermented with the skins to extract color and tannins.
The category spans from light, fruity varieties to deep, full-bodied ones: a glass of red wine with dinner, Red wine pairs well with red meat.
Red wine is often contrasted with white wine, though rosé occupies middle ground.
- grapeVine-grown berry cluster
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- Napa ValleyCalifornia winemaking region
- claretDry Bordeaux wine
- Cabernet SauvignonNoble red grape variety
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