Red wine
for beginners
So you are new to red wine or maybe a white wine drinker and want to cross over to the red wine side of life?
Everyones taste is different of course but below are some wine types and wine districts that may be a good place to start for red wine beginners.
Top 5 types of wine for red wine newbies transitioning from white wine to red wine
- Pinot Noir
- Beaujolais Nouveau (Gamay grape)
- Merlot
- Tempranillo
- Barolo (Nebbiolo grape)
These wines tend to be on the lighter side and may therefore be a good start for someone looking to make the jump from white to red.
Top 3 wine disticts for red wine introduction
- Côtes du Rhône
- Beaujolais
- Rioja
Usually easy to drink wines from these regions so a good starting point on your wine drinking journey.
