10 Of The Best Red Wine In India That Makes Or Break Our Weekends
By: Magicpin Blog
Tags: India, Red Wine, Wine, Magicpin, Wines In India

This red magical liquid made out of grapes makes us drool even at the thought of it. This is what most of our Saturday nights are composed of and of course, a little bit of dancing and a lot of laughter. Especially in a country like India, where wine is not celebrated as much as vodka, whiskey, and other beverage, we still bring you the brands that are ruling the Indian red wine sector in one article. There is still no concept of vintage wine in India, so the best of best wine brands in India will taste the same no matter the number of years they are stored for. The quality of wines in India is however, getting much better and the wineries are getting much better in doing their jobs.

1. SULA RASA

Sula Rasa or Rasa Shiraz is best served at 16-degree Celsius. A complex wine with power finesse but regardless termed as India’s best reserve shiraz, Sula Rasa is stored for 12 months in premium French oak barrels and then further matured in the bottle before release. It can be best paired with chocolate, barbeque, and Gouda Parmesan cheese. To fully enjoy this special wine, It is recommended that the bottle is opened and decanted 30 minutes prior to being served slightly chilly.

WINERY: Sula Vineyards

MANUFACTURED IN REGION (COUNTRY): Nashik Valley — India

GRAPE VARIETY: Shiraz

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml

PRICE OF WINE: Rs. 1495

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13 %

FOOD PAIRING: Barbeque dishes, Cheese like Gouda and Parmesan and Chocolate

2. MYRA MISFIT

Myra was launched in 2013 by Mr. Ajay Shetty with the Myra Vineyards located in Banglore. Myra launched with a segmented portfolio across 3 distinct categories — entry level, premium and super premium. They launched a red blend in 2016 called Misfit — a limited edition bottle. The blend is of a Classic Sauvignon and fruity Shiraz aged in French oak barrels for 18 months but also retained the natural characteristics due to being unfiltered. The aroma comes with a strong berry whiff. The taste is spicy & fruity and ends with a medium sweet finish. This is also India’s first unfiltered wine.

WINERY: Myra Vineyards

MANUFACTURED IN REGION (COUNTRY): Bangalore, India

GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml

PRICE OF WINE: Rs. 1500

FOOD PAIRING: Lamb, meat sauce, pizza, pasta

3. FRATELLI SETTE

Relatively highly priced, This is a brand Frantiis Vines and is known for the aroma and flavors. This is one of the most popular brands in India and is known for taste. SETTE meaning ‘Seven’ in Italian is a dream that the seven brothers of Fratelli had. The dream came true when the vintage of 2009 gave an exceptional quality product. The top one percent of the grapes from the Fratelli’s estate-owned vineyards in Akluj near Pune go into fulfilling this dream. Piero Masi’s (Creator Fratelli Wines) signature blend, SETTE is a barrel-aged red wine, matured in French oak for fourteen months. Mr. Steven Spurrier (International Wine Writer and Wine Consultant) had stated that he feels that SETTE could become the first Indian Icon Wine, just like Opus One of California.

WINERY: Akluj Vineyards

MANUFACTURED IN REGION (COUNTRY): Pune, India

GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Sangiovese 30%, Cabernet Franc 20%

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml

PRICE: Rs. 1600

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%

4. GROVE ZAMPA LA RESERVE

80% cab and 20% Shiraz aged 16 months in new French oak. This is a well-balanced medium-bodied wine with complex layers. Not much on the nose but some smoke, tobacco, and red fruits on the palate. This red delivers a smoky aroma, with notes of bacon to the dark plum and roasted cherry flavors. The soft finish features some peppery notes. La Reserve has a bouquet of luscious ripe fruits with an exquisite hint of spice and complexity. With blueberries, blackcurrant and vanilla aromas, it combines grace and majesty on the palate.

WINERY: Grover Zampa Vineyards

MANUFACTURED IN REGION (COUNTRY): Nandi Hills Of Bangalore — India

GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml

PRICE: Rs. 2150

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13 %

FOOD PAIRING: Roasted red meat, Hard cheese

5. YORK ARROS

This flagship wine from Maharashtra’s York winery, produced by a young winemaking team, is a limited production blend of the winery’s best Shiraz (55%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (45%). The wine is aged 13 months in American and French oak, and another 12 months in the bottle before release. The sweet vanilla notes of the American oak dominate, along with bright fruit (strawberries, raspberries, cherries) and Indian spices (cinnamon). The wine further opened up and softened in the glass. The alcohol initially made its presence felt, before dissipating in the glass. A wine for food was the consensus.

WINERY: York Vinery

MANUFACTURED IN REGION (COUNTRY): Nashik Valley — India

GRAPE VARIETY: Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml

PRICE: Rs. 800–1500

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.3 %

FOOD PAIRING: grilled or tandoori meats, steak & cheeses