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Types of Red Wines & White Wine and Food Pairings Wine and Food
Pairings Types of Red Wines & White The type of grape used in
winemaking determines the variety of wine produced. Here's a
guide to the classic grape varieties around the world: Red wine
variety found in Italy, France and surrounding Balkan region.
Used to make an aromatic, robust varietal wine with moderate
aging potential. Semi-classic grape commonly grown in the
Piedmont region and most of northern Italy. Was probably
imported into the U.S.A. late in the 19th century. Usually
produces an intense red wine with deep color, low tannins and
high acid and is used in California to provide "backbone" for
so-called "jug" wines. Century-old vines still exist in many
regional vineyards and allow production of long-aging, robust
red wines with intense fruit and enhanced tannic content.
Plantings in North America are mostly confined