What is the lightest Italian red wine?

What is the lightest Italian red wine?

Lambrusco
Lambrusco. The common winemaking method for Lambrusco makes it the lightest red wine on our list. In fact, if you want to nit-pick, Lambrusco di Sorbara is the lightest of them all. Lambrusco is the name of several wine grapes native to Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy (Same region as Parmigiano-Reggiano).

Is Montepulciano full-bodied?

Montepulciano (“mon-ta-pull-channo”) is a medium-bodied red wine grape that is supposed to have originated in central Italy. Montepulciano wines are commonly confused with Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, a regional name for the Sangiovese-based wine in Tuscany.

Is Chianti full-bodied?

Typical examples of medium-bodied red wines include Merlot, Shiraz or a Chianti. Full-bodied red wines boast the highest tannin (and often alcohol) content. Prime examples of full-bodied reds are France’s esteemed Bordeaux wines, California’s key Cabs and Italy’s sizzling Super Tuscans.

What is a dry light-bodied red wine?

Light red wines are known for having lighter tannin (in wine, tannin is a textural element that makes wine taste dry), bright acidity, red fruit flavors, and low alcohol content. A few examples of some light-bodied red wines are Gamay, Freisa, Brachetto, Ciliegiolo, Cinsault, and of course the more popular Pinot Noir.

Is Shiraz light-bodied?

Shiraz or syrah is another popular medium to full bodied all round favourite produced in both new and old world wine producing countries, from the US and Australia to Spain and France. Expect plenty of dark fruit and pepper and firm tannins in a glass from this bold ruby hue coloured wine.

Is Shiraz lighter than Cab Sav?

Shiraz grapes/ berries, are much larger in size than Cabernet Sauvignon. This makes a difference in the winery in how the fruit is handled given that the Shiraz will be juicy with less tannins. The Cabernet gives a more structured style which means they have the ability to lay down and gives the age-ability.

Is Sangiovese light or heavy?

Know your wines – Wine Varietal Chart

Red Wines	Aromas and Flavors	Body
Cabernet Sauvignon	Blueberries, black currant, cassis, raspberries, oaky	Heavy
Syrah	peppery, spice, blackberry, cinnamon	Medium to heavy
Petite Sirah	Blackberry, pepper, jammy	Heavy
Sangiovese	Cherry, fruity, spice	Light to medium

What is lighter cab sav or Shiraz?

Is Malbec full bodied?

Malbec wine is known for its deep purple color and full body. Malbec grapes are small and dark in color with very thick skins, producing a wine that has rich fruity flavors and medium tannin levels. Malbec wines are often higher in alcohol than Merlot or Pinot Noir.

Is Merlot a full bodied red wine?

Typically, Merlot is a dry, medium- to full-bodied wine with moderate acidity, moderate to high alcohol, and soft but present tannins.