Different Types of Wine

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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.

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.