Stop and taste the new generation of refreshingly versatile light red wines you can also enjoy with fish
Wine requirements vary with the season, the occasion and the meal being served. What if you want the flavours of red wine with the refreshment and body of a white? What about pairing red wine with fish? Can you serve red wine on a hot day? In all cases, light reds are the answer.
Light reds are the bridge between the classical divisions of red and white. They are less dense than your stereotypical full-bodied red and have greater aromatic appeal. They can be enjoyed in their youth, and benefit from a slight chill.
Gamay, pinot noir, sangiovese and barbera are all lighter in body while having good varietal clarity and flavour intensity. Grenache can be successfully made into light and heavy styles, depending on the characteristics of the vineyard and the approach of the winemaker. Nebbiolo can be dry and tannic, yet with ethereal aromatics and lighter fruit weight.
This story is from the March 2019 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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