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Boasting one of the widest selections in our range, Pinot Noir is celebrated for its elegant red fruit notes, such as cherry and raspberry, often accompanied by earthy undertones and a hint of spice. Its lighter tannins and bright acidity make it a versatile pairing for dishes such as roasted poultry, mushrooms, and even some richer fish preparations.
Hailing from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Nerello Mascalese produces a captivating light-bodied red wine often likened to Pinot Noir for its elegance. It displays bright red fruit notes like cherry and raspberry, along with distinctive earthy and mineral undertones.A wonderful accompaniment to seafood dishes, as well as roasted vegetables and lighter meats.
Gamay is the star of the Beaujolais region in France, producing a quintessential light-bodied red wine celebrated for its fresh and fruity character. You can expect juicy flavours of red berries like cherry and raspberry, often with floral hints and a refreshing acidity. Particularly enjoyable slightly chilled and pairs beautifully with meaty fish, charcuterie & roasted chicken dishes
Australian light-bodied red wines often benefit from the lighter extraction styles a lot of winemakers are picking up, resulting in fruit-forward expressions with soft tannins. With these light red wines, you can expect juicy red fruit flavours like cherry and plum, often with a touch of spice and a refreshing finish.
Light French red wines, particularly from regions like Beaujolais (Gamay) and parts of Burgundy & the Loire Valley (Pinot Noir), are known for their bright acidity, fresh red fruit notes, and earthy undertones, making them incredibly food-friendly.
Light-bodied red wines are incredibly versatile, making them suitable for any and all occasions. Their refreshing nature makes them the best choice for casual gatherings, picnics, and even slightly chilled on warmer days. They also pair wonderfully with lighter meals, appetisers, and can even be enjoyed on their own as an easy-drinking option.
Light-bodied red wines are incredibly versatile, making them suitable for any and all occasions. Their refreshing nature makes them the best choice for casual gatherings, picnics, and even slightly chilled on warmer days. They also pair wonderfully with lighter meals, appetisers, and can even be enjoyed on their own as an easy-drinking option.
For beginners exploring light red wine, Pinot Noir is often one of the best starting points due to its approachable fruitiness and softer tannins. Beaujolais wines made from Gamay are also a fantastic choice, offering light, easy-drinking styles with vibrant red fruit flavours.
For beginners exploring light red wine, Pinot Noir is often one of the best starting points due to its approachable fruitiness and softer tannins. Beaujolais wines made from Gamay are also a fantastic choice, offering light, easy-drinking styles with vibrant red fruit flavours.
Yes, generally, light red wine is characterised by lower levels of tannins compared to its full-bodied counterparts. The shorter skin contact during fermentation contributes to this characteristic, resulting in wines with a smoother mouthfeel and less astringency.
Yes, generally, light red wine is characterised by lower levels of tannins compared to its full-bodied counterparts. The shorter skin contact during fermentation contributes to this characteristic, resulting in wines with a smoother mouthfeel and less astringency.
While many light red wines are also smooth due to their lower tannins, "smooth" refers more to the overall texture and lack of harshness on the palate. A light-bodied red wine inherently has a lighter weight and less concentration, while smoothness can also be a characteristic of fuller-bodied wines that have been aged to soften their tannins.
While many light red wines are also smooth due to their lower tannins, "smooth" refers more to the overall texture and lack of harshness on the palate. A light-bodied red wine inherently has a lighter weight and less concentration, while smoothness can also be a characteristic of fuller-bodied wines that have been aged to soften their tannins.
While fruit-forward notes are common in many light-bodied red wines, particularly those meant for early drinking, not all expressions are exclusively fruity. Some light red wine styles can exhibit more earthy, herbal, or even slightly savoury characteristics alongside their red or dark fruit flavours.
While fruit-forward notes are common in many light-bodied red wines, particularly those meant for early drinking, not all expressions are exclusively fruity. Some light red wine styles can exhibit more earthy, herbal, or even slightly savoury characteristics alongside their red or dark fruit flavours.
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