• Red wine is an alcoholic beverage made from grapes. Since the skin of a grape gives a wine its color, red wine is made by leaving the skin of the grapes on while the wine is being made.NutritionData: Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red The San Angelo Standard-Times: Color Says a Lot About Wine Quality

• Fast Facts

  1. Colors range from light to deep purpleWine.com: Red Wines
  2. Color varies according to grape variety and how long skins are left onWine.com: Red Wines
  3. Nutrition information: One ounce has twenty-five caloriesNutritionData: Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red
  4. 43% of U.S. wine sales are red winesInternational Trade Administration: U.S. Wine Industry — 2008
  5. 64% of grapes harvested in 2007 were for red winesInternational Trade Administration: U.S. Wine Industry — 2008
  6. Grapes used in red wines include Cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, shiraz, nebbiolo, merlot and pinot noir, among othersWineDoctor: Classic Red Wine Grapes

• Varietals

  The grapes used determine which type, or variety, of red wine is being made. To be labeled as a varietal (a wine made from a specific grape, like pinot noir), a red wine must meet certain requirements. Varietals that are made in the United States, New Zealand, Australia or South America must be comprised of at least 75% of the named grape. Red wines made in Europe must contain 85%.Tasting Wine: Red Wines

• Food Pairing Suggestions

  • Pinot Noir: Beef, pork, salmon, duck, strong cheeses and pastaWine Intro: Red Wine and Food Pairings Novus Vinum: Wine Pairings: Red Wines
  • Merlot: Beef, poultry, lamb, pasta, strong cheeses and chocolateWine Intro: Red Wine and Food Pairings Novus Vinum: Wine Pairings: Red Wines
  • Zinfandel: Beef, lamb, venison, pasta and strong cheesesWine Intro: Red Wine and Food Pairings Novus Vinum: Wine Pairings: Red Wines
  • Cabernet: Beef, venison, pasta, strong cheeses and chocolateWine Intro: Red Wine and Food Pairings Novus Vinum: Wine Pairings: Red Wines
  • Beaujolais: Poultry, pork, pasta and strong cheesesWine Intro: Red Wine and Food Pairings Wine Tasting Guide: Cheese and Red Wine

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