4 TYPES OF RED WINE IN UGANDA YOU SHOULD TRY
Red wine is made from dark colored grape varies. The color ranges from violet for young wines to brick red for old wines.
There are over 100 types of red wine and these come from the over 100 varieties of red grapes. So, yes, wine isn’t just simply described as red, sweet red or dry red (if you describe your wines like this then you are a beginner wine drinker and its fine, we are here to learn together ) but by the variety of grape or the region as most Italian and French wines. In conclusion, just in case you wanted a long list of red wines to discover or experiment, we will be looking at types of red wines in Uganda, those sold not grown. In Uganda, you can explore and buy premium red wines by region: France, Chile, Argentina, Spain, Australia,Italy, New Zealand, USA, South Africa and have them delivered nationwide.
“Kab-er-nay Saw-vin-yawn”
The most planted grape in the world.
Was first heavily planted in Bordeaux region, France
Taste: Black Cherry, Black Currant, Baking spices and Cedar
Style: Full Bodied Red Wine
Food Pairings: lamb, beef, smoked meats, firm French and American cheeses.
Alternatives: Merlot, Carmenere
“Sear-ah” (aka Shiraz)
Its heavily planted in Rhone Valley in France and Australia.
Taste: Blueberry, Plum, Tobacco, Cured meat, Black Pepper
Style: Full Bodied Red Wine
Food Pairings: lamb, beef, smoked meats, firm French and American cheeses.
Alternatives: Malbec, Pinotage
“Pee-no Nwar”
Taste: Very red fruited (cherry, cranberry) and red floral (rose) with notes of beet and mushrooms.
Style: Lighter Bodied Red Wine
Food Pairings: Chicken, Pork, Veal, Cured meat Duck, French, German cream sauces, soft cheeses.
Alternatives: Gamay, Shiava
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“Zin-fan-dell”
It originated from Croatia. Zinfandel the red grape is mostly known in its pink variation, white zinfandel.
Taste: A broad exotic array of fruits nectarine, to red (raspberry, sour cherry), to blue (plum, blueberry), to black (blackberry, boysenberry), sweet tobacco, Asian 5 spice powder
Style: Medium to Full Bodied Red Wine
Food Pairings: Chicken, Pork, Cured meat, Lamb, Beef, Barbeque, Italian, American, Chinese, Thai, Indian, full flavored meals and cheeses.
Alternatives: Carignan, Grenache