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..

| 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.

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