Red
Earthy, in-your-face, velvety or spicy - red wines have always told the story of Mother Nature’s feminine wiles. Explore all of these expressions with some wonderful options from every corner of the sky.
Occhipinti SP68
Arianna Occhipinti
From the vines of Sicily, this bright, ruby red wine draws you in with ripe cherries on the nose. It’s got a slight spice on the palate to keep it interesting…and delicious.
The Vine Vibe: This wine can stand up to some spice, so consider drinking with a pasta with a kick, or lamb kebabs with some harissa yogurt dressing.
Support the Vine: UK drinkers can shop at Parched Wines. US options here. Otherwise, check here.
Agnes Paquet Pinot Noir
A fruity Pinot with lovely cherry and strawberry on the palate. It has some lovely depth with a bit of liquorice spice.
The Vine Vibe: This pairs beautifully with a light dinner or do as the French do and go for cheese and baguette.
Support the Vine: UK drinkers can shop at Parched Wines. Or email here for US options!
Blaufrankisch
Finesse and flavour - a textbook Austrian red with sour cherry and chocolate on the nose. This a structured red with balance and elegance that pulls everything together.
The Vine Vibe: A versatile red that can work well with any meal, and is approachable enough to please picky drinkers.
Support the Vine: Shop direct here. UK drinkers can shop at Buon Vino. US options here.
Foradori Lezer
Elisabetta Foradori
This easy, breezy red is super approachable and bright. Fruity and bright with strawberries, raspberries and a bit of dark chocolate on the nose.
The Vine Vibe: A go-to light red to enjoy with pizza or poultry. You can have her at room temp or a bit chilled, she’s a delight either way.
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Marilina Ruversa
Another Sicilian stunner with a deep, ruby red color with notes of cranberry and raspberry on the palate. There are some earthy tones alongside ripe tannins, so the structure is impeccable.
The Vine Vibe: Have with food! It stands up to some spice, and would be great with a meaty, pasta dish. Let it take you to the island of Sicily.
Support the Vine: In the UK, you can buy from Uncharted Wines. Her wines are widely available, so get in touch for local options.
Aggelis Lyrarakis
A Greek dry red wine fermented with indigenous yeast in Crete. While the color may be a pale ruby, the flavour is intense. You can pick up plum, liquorice, and cherry with every sip.
The Vine Vibe: A good food wine due to the tannins. As you’d expect, it pairs beautifully with Greek staples like lamb and eggplant.
Support the Vine: Widely available, get in touch for local options.
Cullen Red Moon
A story inside a bottle. A dynamically produced wine that was harvested under a red moon - what else could you want. It’s got some nice black cherry on the nose with a high acidity and clean finish.
The Vine Vibe: This is lovely with or without food. I’d have it slightly chilled.
Support the Vine: Find your options here.
La Stoppa Trebbiolo
A beautiful, deep Italian red. This wine smells like the rich soils it comes from. It’s got an earthy aroma with notes of black pepper, deep plum, and dried cranberry. On the palate there’s some liquorice with slight tannins.
The Vine Vibe: Perhaps a bit cliche’d, but always true, Italian wine is great with Italian food.
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Oliver’s Taranga Tempranillo
An Australian take on a Spanish staple. This wine is deep ruby with almost inky black look. It has lovely notes of blueberry, blackberry and smokey cedar (like a cigar box) on the nose and a full-bodied, plummy palate.
The Vine Vibe: Good for a fun experiment to see what Tempranillo tastes like in a different climate!
Support the Vine: Order direct, or if you’re in the UK look at Wanderlust Wine. Everywhere else, check here!
Prime Donne Brunello
This wine is crafted by an all-female staff. It’s a medium ruby color with a bit of orange around the edge that denotes it’s age. It’s got some dark chocolate and black cherry on the nose. Lovely, smooth finish.
The Vine Vibe: An impressive wine with an incredible back story - a real conversation starter!
Support the Vine: Find your local option here.
Teresa
Nadia Verrua
A wine made by a woman, in honor of a woman dear to her heart. It has a deep ruby color with some red plum and earth on the nose with a lovely long finish that has some blackberry character.
The Vine Vibe: This wine is named after Nadia’s mother, so be sure to open this bottle with a woman in your life.
Support the Vine: UK drinkers can find stockists here.
Manon Pino
Monique Milton
A lovely, natural Pinot Noir with both fruit and earthy notes. You’ll pick up red cherry, raspberry, cranberry alongside a hint of mushroom. And a bit of smokiness at the end makes every glass interesting!
The Vine Vibe: This is a red wine that should be served a bit chilled - and it’s scrumptuous!
Support the Vine: Find your local distributors here.
Palistorti di Valgiano
Laura di Collobiano
This is everything an Italian red should be - slightly hazy inky red color, with black fruits on the nose, giving way to some beautiful vanilla-y tobacco notes. Elegant, structured and full bodied.
The Vine Vibe: Keep it classy with this one - an Italian feast listening to some Opera or the latest Eurovision single - it’ll pair well either way.
Support the Vine: UK drinkers can shop at Buon Vino. Outside the UK find your options here.
Hautes Cotes de Beaune
Fanny Sabre
This Pinot Noir is like a Film Noir: sultry, smokey and simply divine. You’ll notice a hazy, inky red appearance with lovely notes of tobacco and leather coming through on the nose.
The Vine Vibe: This is beautiful paired with chicken or another meat, but could also be the perfect fit for a chilly autumn night or cozy campfire.
Support the Vine: UK drinkers can discover the whole range at Buon Vino. Outside the UK find your options here.