Top 7 Red Wines for Quarantine Life with People You Love

In this world of the hustle and bustle, we all crave some time to cherish loved ones and friends. However, tedious workload, deadlines, examinations, classes, and so on, rob us of our precious family time.

However, with the outbreak of coronavirus, the current scenario has changed to a great extent. A pandemic, hurting thousands of people all around the world, also unites families. Ironic. If you are one of those lucky ones are at home, experts recommend spiritual stress management and wine to bond with loved ones and friends. 

In vino veritas,

Sangiovese Wines

The Sangiovese grape, rightfully known as Italy’s best-known grape, originated in Tuscany. Why is it known as Italy’s most renowned grape? 

The wine has a beautiful aroma of cherries and herbs that complement tangy Italian dishes, roasted chicken, and cheese. The body and color of the wine lie between that of the Pinot Noir and the Syrah. 

Sangiovese wine is highly acidic and light-bodied, perfect as a present. The taste of wine ranges from earthy to rustic. If you’re a vegetarian, use butter and olive oil. Fat gets rid of the wines’ tannins. Keep food less sweet and enjoy the flavor of the wine. 

Pinot Noir Wines

Pinot Noir, a light-bodied red wine, is renowned for its spicy, yet fruity flavor, balanced by a smooth finish. Pinot Noir is versatile and goes well with strict carnivore diets, also chicken, pork, duck, mushroom, and other such options. This wine, which originated in Burgundy, France, prefers colder climates. As a result, it is popular in France, Germany, the USA, and Italy.  

The aroma of the Pinot Noir wines is like cherry, raspberry, and black currant. The color and texture of the wine are lighter than most wines. August 18th is the Pinot Noir Day. 

Be sure to celebrate the day with a bottle of rich, fruity, and lush Pinot Noir. Take out your wine glasses and enjoy the wine over a wholesome family dinner.

Shiraz

Unlike the Sangiovese and the Pinot Noir wines, the Shiraz or the Syrah wine is dry and full-bodied. The red-skinned grapes of the drink give it a gorgeous color that ranges from ruby-red to purple. 

The Shiraz wine is well-known for its unique flavors like dark stone fruit, vanilla pod, mixed berries, and pudding. The wine also has a hint of chocolate, accompanied by some signs of pepper and spice. 

The Shiraz grape originated in south-east France. Beef Wellington, Malay Lamb Korma, and lentils with smoked ham hock are some excellent food matches that you can have by your side with this drink. 

Zinfandel

Zinfandel, a high-alcohol content, sweet wine, is an epitome of sophistication. It is the only wine grape that originated in America, making California its primary producer. 

Jam, blueberry, black pepper, cherry, plum, boysenberry, cranberry, and licorice are the primary flavors that you will come across in the drink. This fruity, yet spicy drink is light-bodied, like the Pinot Noir wine; and its high acidity gives it an oily texture, which makes it bold. 

The sweetness of the drink makes it a perfect match for spicy curry dishes, savory Japanese food, and light meat. 

Merlot 

Merlot, which refers to the “little blackbird” in French, is one of the most popular red wines in America and can easily be the best recommendation for you and your family. 

Also, you can have it with or with no food. The Merlot has some flavorful hints of plum and chocolate, blackberries, and is smooth, drinkable and dry. Moreover, Merlot has a dark purple color.    

Cabernet Sauvignon

The cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular red wines in the world. 

The rich, strong drink is bolder and more full-bodied compared to other red wines out there. Black cherries, black currant, cedar, baking spices are the primary flavors that you’ll come across. The wine from Médoc, Graves, and the gravelly areas within Côtes de Bourg and Blaye are the best of their kind. Its rich flavor makes it the perfect partner to grilled and peppery dishes.

The combination of the spicy and earthy aromas, along with some grilled steak, would make an ideal quarantine weekend with the family.

Malbec Wine

The Malbec Wine is an exceptionally fruity, full-bodied wine that has recently gained its popularity in the American markets. Originated in France like most other wines, this wine, unfortunately, had gained little popularity outside the country until recent years because of its vulnerability and the tendency to rot. However, Malbec wine is straightforward to drink, which serves as a perfect fit for family dinners. This dark, inky purple wine will give you flavors of plums, black cherry, and blackberry. Its extreme versatility makes it go with any cuisine, be it Mexican, Indian, Thai, or Italian.

Tips 

• According to Bulgarian foodie Todor, having a collection of beautiful wine glasses and a bottle to pour is an absolute must (and possibly some Courvoisier to accompany the evenings).
• According to Galen-N Essential Oils, old native traditions teach that oils and wine are the opposite of an unlikely pair. They blend. Naturally. 

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Final thoughts

Put bottles to good use and give your taste buds a treat, for there are many health benefits to wine! Make the most of this time by bonding with your family over a glass of red wine. Stay safe and healthy!