Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-colored grape varieties. The actual color of the wine can range from intense violet, typical of young wines, through to brick red for mature wines and brown for older red wines. Wikipedia

Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine that presents a deep color, a stable tannin structure and moderate acidity. The healthy tannin level in this red wine means it evolves to obtain a full-bodied, rich flavor when aged in oak barrels. Cabernet sauvignon is ideal for drinking with food, as it may feel sharper if you choose to sip it by itself. Winemakers blend this grape type with other grapes, such as merlot, to make world-famous wines like the Bordeaux blend.

Merlot is one of the world's most popular red wines, and America's second favorite after Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for its soft, sensual texture and approachable style, it's made from red-skinned grapes that can adapt to a variety of climates to produce food-friendly wines in many price points.

Pinot Noir is a dry red wine, typically diominated by red fruit—strawberry, raspberry and cherry. There are two theories regarding the Pinot name. One is that it came about because their bunches are similar in shape to a pine cone (pinot in French).

Zinfandel wine is a bold, fruit-forward red wine that is loved for its jammy fruit and smoky, exotic spice notes. It’s also made into a sweet rosé called White Zinfandel.

Shiraz or Syrah is rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine made from the grape variety of the same name. Generally, when the grape is grown in Australia, it’s called Shiraz. When it’s grown in France, it goes by the name Syrah.

Syrah made in the French style tends to have notes of spice, mineral, meat, and black and red berry fruit, as well as cherries. But this depends on a variety of factors such as who the producer is, …

Malbec is a red wine made from the grape variety of the same name. Malbec 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.

Sangiovese is a dark-berried red wine made from the grape variety of the same name, Sangiovese is the most widely planted grape variety in Italy. Virtually synonymous with the red wines of Tuscany, and all the romanticism that goes with the territory, Sangiovese is the core constituent in some of the great names in Italian wine. Sangiovese is savory. Because of its ability to be a chameleon, Sangiovese wines offer a wide range of tastes from very earthy and rustic–as …

Nebbiolo is a red wine made from the grape variety of the same name. Nebbiolo wines are distinguished by their strong tannins, high acidity, and distinctive scent – often described as "tar and roses".