Tannat: Uruguay’s most planted grape, Tannat is known for having some of the highest polyphenols of all red wines. Sagrantino: A rare treasure of central Italy, Sagrantino stands neck and neck with Tannat with its extreme tannin content. Petite Sirah: Originally French, Petite Sirah and its ...
“When I think of tannic wines that are sort of bitter, I think of newer Bordeaux, for example,” says Sarah Goler, co-owner of natural wine barTannatin New York City. Tannins are polyphenols found in plants, like in the skin, stems and seeds of grapes. Red wine is more likely to ...
Let’s not start a war over the benefits of every single grape used to produce wine, but start narrowing the healthiest wines using grander categories. Let’s start with color. Principally we’ve got red, white, and rose (a blend). Right off the bat, I can tell you that red is the...
Learning the story behind the name of this winery and its unique labels is part of the charm of visiting. This winery produces some unusual varietals, such as Tannat and Dolcetto. Moon Curser was also named #1 of the top ten small wineries in Canada in the 2019 WineAlign awards. Moon ...
12. 2013 Beringer The Waymaker ($28) A touch of the unusual southwestern France Tannat grape gives this spicy Syrah-based red from Paso Robles firm structure and a fragrant green peppercorn note. Was this page helpful?Related Articles The Best Affordable Red Wine, $15 and Under The 43...
Tannat (prominent in Uruguay), Sagrantino (indigenous to Umbria), Petite Sirah, Marselan (a French cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache), Nebbiolo and Oseleta (a Veronese blending variety). Also, though many believe that resveratrol is found most commonly in thick-skinned grapes such as...
This year’s conference will be a bit more involved for me than in the past (in other words, I have to be sober on Friday) as I’ve been asked to sit (with Jeff Lefevere ofGood Grapeand RJ Hilgers ofRJ’s Wine Blog) on the“About Wine Blogging” Breakout Session panel, specifical...