RED WINE

Category

RED WINE

Red wine is a broad category in which origin and production conditions play a decisive role for the wine’s style and structure. Terroir is a central concept and covers the factors that shape the wine’s character – both natural conditions and human decisions.
Terroir can be divided into three main elements:

Soil: Composition of, for example, limestone, clay, sand or slate affects drainage, temperature and nutrient uptake
Climate: Sun, temperature, precipitation and wind conditions govern the grapes’ ripening and concentration
Human influence: Cultivation, harvest and vinification have a direct effect on style, tannin and balance

Variations in terroir create differences in tannin structure, acidity and aromatic profile. It is these differences that make red wine a dynamic category with great breadth in both expression and use.

Suitable for meat, game and heartier dishes
Can range from light and fruity to full-bodied and tannin-rich
Useful in sauces, braises and reductions
Supports umami and depth in hot dishes
Suitable for both serving and integrated use in the kitchen

The range is selected with a focus on producers who work purposefully with their terroir. The result is red wines with clear origin, structure and balance, which work in both classic and modern gastronomic contexts.