Wines must be made up of at least 75 percent of a particular grape variety to carry the varietals name. Champagne and sherries are traditional aperitifs, and light white wine is also appropriate. Barbera - Barbera is a red wine grape found primarily in Italy's Piedmont region. It produces bright, crisp wines with deep ruby colors, full body and low tannin levels. They get their color from a very short period of contact with the grape skins during the wine-making process.
Blush wines are light and usually have some sweetness.
This is one of two strains of the red, Sangiovese grape. It's bigger and much more rare than its cousin, Sangiovese Piccolo. Brunello is the grape behind Brunello di Montalcino, a luscious and long-aging red wine from Italy's Tuscany region. Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine known for its depth of flavor, aroma and ability to age. Cabernet Sauvignon may have noticeable tannins.