Red Wine
Light reds
Pinot Noir, Gamay and lighter Italian reds bring red fruit, freshness and gentle tannins. Serve them slightly cool with chicken, charcuterie, mushrooms or salmon.
Wine style guide
Buy red wine for every table and every mood.
Red wine can be soft and juicy, dark and warming, light and fragrant or serious and structured. This guide helps you choose by body, grape, food and occasion.
Style guide
Choosing red wine made easier
Red wine can be soft and juicy, dark and warming, light and fragrant or serious and structured. This guide helps you choose by body, grape, food and occasion.
Use this page as a practical starting point, then browse the live bottles below. The selection updates with the WooCommerce category when the page is on the live website.
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Medium reds
Merlot, Sangiovese, Rioja and southern French reds give enough body for dinner without feeling too heavy.
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Full-bodied reds
Shiraz, Cabernet, Malbec, Amarone and big blends bring dark fruit, spice, structure and warmth.
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Smooth reds
If you want soft tannins and ripe fruit, look for Merlot, Malbec and warm-climate blends.
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Food reds
Acidity and tannin matter with food. Tomato dishes like Italian reds, roast lamb likes Rioja or Bordeaux, and barbecue loves Shiraz or Malbec.
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Cellar-style reds
Structured Cabernet, Nebbiolo and some premium blends can age, but many reds are made for drinking now.
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Red Wine FAQs
A few useful answers
Which red wine should I choose?
Choose Pinot Noir for lighter red fruit, Merlot or Malbec for smooth comfort, Shiraz for bold spice, Cabernet for structure and Rioja or Italian reds for food.
Can I buy red wine online from Wriggly Tin Wine?
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What food goes with red wine?
Red wine works with roast meat, barbecue, tomato pasta, mushrooms, hard cheese and rich vegetable dishes.
Need help choosing red wine?
Tell us what you are cooking, who you are buying for or what you usually enjoy, and we will point you towards the right bottle.