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Wine-Searcher's guide to the five key wine style categories

Red Wine

Wine style of Red - Light and Perfumed
Light and Perfumed

Beaujolais and other Gamays, Bourgogne rouge, lighter Pinot Noirs, Portugieser from around Central Europe...
Wine style of Red - Savory and Classic
Savory and Classic

Many Bordeaux wines, top Burgundy reds, Chianti and other Sangiovese wines from Tuscany, Rioja from Spain...
Wine style of Red - Bold and Structured
Bold and Structured

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Bordeaux blends, Brunello di Montalcino, Syrah from Hermitage... 
Wine style of Red - Rich and Intense
Rich and Intense

Australian Shiraz, Zinfandel from California, red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Ribera del Duero, Amarone della Valpolicella...

White Wine

Wine style of White - Aromatic and Floral
Aromatic and Floral

Riesling from the Rhein, Gewurztraminer from Alsace and beyond, Torrontés from Argentina
Wine style of White - Green and Flinty
Green and Flinty

Chablis cool-climate Chardonnay, Pouilly-Fumé, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Portugal's Vinho Verde...
Wine style of White - Tropical and Balanced
Tropical and Balanced

New World Chardonnays, Condrieu and other Viognier wines, richer Chenin Blanc wines like Savennières...
Wine style of White - Buttery and Complex
Buttery and Complex

Grand Cru and Premier Cru white Burgundy, top Californian and Australian Chardonnay, white Rioja, barrel fermented Semillon....
Wine style of White - Dry and Nutty
Dry and Nutty

Fino, Manzanilla and Amontillado Sherry, Vin Jaune and Château-Chalon from the Jura, Retsina from Greece...

Dessert Wine

Wine style of Dessert - Caramelized and Sticky
Caramelized and Sticky

Rutherglen Muscat, Pedro Ximenez Sherry and Montilla-Moriles, Vin Santo from Tuscany and beyond, Commandaria from Cyprus....
Wine style of Dessert - Rich and Warming
Rich and Warming

Vintage, LBV, Colheita and Tawny Port, Banyuls and other fortified reds, Recioto Amarone della Valpolicella...
Wine style of Dessert - Lush and Balanced
Lush and Balanced

Sauternes, Tokaji, sweeter German Rieslings including Trockenbeerenauslese, Italian passito wines, sweet wines from Jurancon....

Rose Wine

Wine style of Rose - Crisp and Dry
Crisp and Dry

Côtes de Provence and Bandol Roosé, Pinot Noir from Germany, New Zealand and elsewhere, Ramato wines from Italy...
Wine style of Rose - Rich and Fruity
Rich and Fruity

Tavel and Côtes du Rhône rosé, Shiraz rosé from Australia, Malbec and Merlot from South America...

Sparkling Wine

Wine style of Sparkling - Fresh and Youthful
Fresh and Youthful

Crémant from around France, Prosecco from northern Italy, Sekt from Germany, lighter Cava wines from Spain...
Wine style of Sparkling - Complex and Traditional
Complex and Traditional

Champagne at various levels, Franciacorta from Italy, South African Cap Classique, other traditional method wines...
Wine style of Sparkling - Berries and Cream
Berries and Cream

Pink Champagne and other sparkling rosé, Lambrusco from nothern Italy, sparkling Shiraz from Australia...
Wine style of Sparkling - Sweet and Spritzy
Sweet and Spritzy

Demi-Sec and Sec Champagne, Asti Spumante, Moscato d'Asti and Brachetto d'Acqui from Piedmont...
Types of wine

Types of Wine

Take a broader look at the huge range of choices which face wine lovers and enthusiasts alike. Explore the basics such as red wine, white wine, rosé, dessert and sparkling wine, through to grape varieties, regions and appellations. There are also different winemaking techniques to consider, categories such as organic, vegan-friendly and kosher wine, and food and wine pairing.

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