Different Types of Wine

Did you know wines are good for your health? Here is a list of different types of wine you would like..
By Allegria Antonia message icon | Thursday, September 25, 2008

When you think of wine you think either red or white... but there are number of wines in the market today. A glass of wine is good for health, especially for heart patients. Wine does them a world of good, according to doctors. A variety of grapes result in various varieties of wines. Here is a list of some of the most popular types of wine available.

Types of wine

1) Red wines

  • Cabernet franc
  • Cabernet sauvignon - Widely accepted as one of the world's best varieties.
  • Chianti
  • Malbec
  • Merlot - Easy to drink.
  • Pinot nori - One of the noblest red wines.
  • Sangiovese
  • Zinfandel
  • Burgundy
  • Madeira
  • Shiraz - This is also known as Syrah - this is an Australian wine Shiraz or syrah are two names for the same variety. Europe vintners only use the name syrah.

2) White wines

  • Chardonnay - Chardonnays the world's favorite white wine.
  • Gewürztraminer - Spicy and sometimes sweet wine from Germany.
  • Pinot gris Pinot Gringo
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon blanc / fume blanc
  • Semillon - Harvest sweet white wine
  • Riesling
  • Chianti
  • Viognier

3) Dessert wines

  • Champagne
  • Port
  • Sherry

4) Specialty wines

  • Ice Wine
  • Sparkling Wines - Or better known as Champagne
  • Port - This is a fortified wine. This is usually a dessert wine that goes great with cheese, dark chocolates and nuts.
  • Muscat - This is usually a dessert wine that is medium sweet, from France.
  • Rose' or Blush Wine - A Rose' wine is a low alcohol type of wine.