From R$86.40 to R$456, a list of full-bodied reds to warm you up on the coldest days of the season
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There’s no question that winter calls for wine. For the Brazilian, the option goes to the red, which represents over 70% of the country’s consumption. Characteristics such as being a more full-bodied drink (that “weight” that is perceived in the mouth at the first sip), having more present tannins and, not infrequently, a higher alcohol content help explain why this style of wine goes well with colder days. cold .
The reds are fermented with the grape juice in contact with its skin (and many of the properties of the drink are right in the skin), which explains the tannin present, which goes so well with red meats and more full-bodied sauces . The alcohol content comes from the ripest harvested grape – the grape sugar which is transformed into alcohol – and, not infrequently, alcohol also contributes to giving a sensation of warmer notes to the palate.
Not all red grapes give rise to full bodied reds – the best example is Pinot Noir which, with a thinner skin, generates wines with a lighter body (the exception is when the winemaker chooses to extract too much of its aromas and flavors, which loses the characteristic of the vine). Malbec, cabernet sauvignon, tannat and syrah, in turn, are examples of some of the grapes that tend to give rise to more powerful reds.
Finally, many of the grapes that give rise to full-bodied wines go well with aging in oak barrels. Depending on the origin of the wood and its toasting, the wine can acquire aromas of vanilla, chocolate, cocoa, spices, among others, also notes related to winter.
With these characteristics, taste selected 15 reds that have the style of the cold season. They are all labels tasted during this first semester and which have stood out precisely for matching the season. Check out the list, with prices ranging from R$91.90 to R$456, listed by grape variety.
Cabernet Sauvignon – originally from Bordeaux, it gives rise to full-bodied reds, with decisive and long-lasting tannins
Errazuriz Estate Series Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Aconcagua, Chile
BRL 104.90TO grand cru
Entry wine from the Errazuriz winery that shows the Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon style well. Notes of red fruits, reminiscent of currants, guava and blackcurrant liqueur, with a touch of spice. It has firm tannins, typical of the variety.
Valdivieso Enologist Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Central Valley, Chile
BRL 120TO ravine
Notes of fruit such as ripe blackberries, a herbaceous touch and vanilla, reminiscent of the stage of an oak barrel, are the characteristics of this Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate it has firm and present tannins and maintains the fruity notes.
malbec – of French origin, he found his home in Argentina. Her reds have notes of black cherries, blackberries and, not infrequently, a floral touch (violet). She also brings very soft tannins.
El Enemigo Malbec 2019
Gualtalari, Argentina
BRL 259.23TO Mistral
Alejandro Vigil, winemaker and partner, is a malbec expert, as demonstrated by this blend of 92% malbec with 8% cabernet franc, grown in Gualtallary. Fresher red fruits, round tannins and a tension on the palate define the red.
Polygons Gualtallaria 2020
Uco Valley, Argentina
BRL 342TO grand cru
A good example of how Malbec manages to combine elegance with power. Aromatic red, with plums and blackberries, a touch of herbs, but with firm tannins, present and good freshness.
Las Moras Malbec Barrel Select 2021
San Juan, Argentina
BRL 91.90TO decanters
This malbec brings many notes of red fruits, such as more mature cherries and blackberries. With very soft tannins, it has a warmer sensation on the palate, due to the alcohol present.
tannat – as the name suggests, tannin is the hallmark of this variety. Also of French origin, she is successful in Uruguay and southern Brazil, bordering that country.
Traces of Pampa Tannat 2022
Gaucho countryside, Brazil
BRL 86.40TO guatambu
Example of tannat produced in southern Brazil, near the border with Uruguay. Intense in color and aromas of ripe blackberries and plums. It brings notes from oak aging, such as chocolate and spices. Structured.
De Lucca Tannat Merlot 2021
Cannelloni, Uruguay
BRL 135TO Premium wines
The merlot has the function of sweetening the more powerful profile of the tannat in this red with notes of very ripe red fruits, mixed with the touch of vanilla from the aging in the barrel. On the palate it has present and soft tannins.
Syrah – the most recent studies show that the variety is native to the French Rhone. It gives rise to full-bodied reds, with notes of dark fruits (plums, among others) and touches of spice, which vary according to the place of cultivation.
Casa Verone Syrah Special Harvest 2021
Itobi, Sao Paulo
BRL 158TO Sampa wine
Wine produced with grapes harvested in winter, using a relatively new cultivation technique. It has very fruity notes, reminiscent of plums and blackberries, and sweet spices, something of chocolate, which suggest the passage in oak barrels. On the palate it has firm and powerful tannins.
Pyros Appellation Syrah 2019
San Juan, Argentina
BRL 208TO Zahil
From the province of San Juan, this syrah is full-bodied, with notes of black fruits, spices and toasted wood. It has present tannins and good complexity.
Cabernet Franc – Bordeaux variety, which gave rise to Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a good structure.
Ombú Grand Reserve Cabernet Franc 2021
Atlantis, Uruguay
BRL 456TO sing
The Bracco Bosca winery is inspired by a local tree to give a name to this cabernet franc that combines elegance and power. Black fruits, mixed with herbaceous touches, well-shaped and decisive tannins are the characteristics of this red wine.
Serendipia Cabernet Franc 2019
Cachapoal, Chile
BRL 299TO Set the wines
Made only with cabernet sauvignon, it enchants with the elegance of its fruity aromas (blackberries and blueberries) and aromatic herbs. Good structure, firm and well resolved tannins, integrated with notes of aging in oak, and good freshness in the mouth.
Blend – is when the winemaker decides to blend two or more varieties to make wine
Casa de Mouraz Red 2016
dao, portugal
BRL 253TO beautiful cave
This red is a blend of Dão red grapes, grown according to the biodynamic philosophy. It is aromatic in aromas, with notes of blackberries, black cherries, among others. It brings present, firm tannins with good persistence.
Adaras village 2020
La Mancha, Spain
BRL 118TO The Pasta
Blend of garnacha with syrah, certified organic. Nose reminiscent of red fruit, such as cherries and strawberries, and sweeter spices. Not so full-bodied, but with tannins that demand the company of a good, steaming red sauce.
Esporão Reserva Red 2020
Alentejo, Portugal
BRL 252TO which to impose
A blend of grapes such as trincadeira, touriga nacional and alicante bouschet, this red from the Alentejo has notes of black fruits, reminiscent of plums, ripe fruit in alcohol, firm and well-shaped tannins, with alcohol present.
Catherine 2019
Setubal peninsula, Portugal
BRL 149TO Port
Produced in the Setubal peninsula with castelão and alicante bouschet grapes, it is a full-bodied red, with notes of dark fruits, a touch of spice, tannins present and notes of passage in wood.
Source: Terra
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