Red Wine

When you think of wine, you will probably soon think of red wine. Not surprising, because red wine has been drunk on earth for thousands of years. According to some sources, the origin of viticulture is therefore in Georgia or Armenia. At Drinkrituals we are therefore proud to offer you exclusive wines from these beautiful countries. Are you curious about our offer and would you like to get acquainted with the red wine from these countries? Read more about our offer below and choose your favorite wine today.

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Red wine is made by using only grapes from blue grape varieties. However, exactly how red a wine becomes, depends on the type of grape used. After thousands of years of cultivation, breeding and the influences of nature, there is a wide range of blue grape varieties. In addition to the well-known French grape varieties for red wine, such as Merlot or Pinot Noir, grape varieties have been cultivated all over the world. These varieties are characterized by the specific region, the soil and the climate in which they are grown. And let’s say the Caucasus is an excellent area for wine growing!

Our red wines

Especially from the Armenian and Georgian plateaus and mountains, a very wide range of red wines has been available over the years. What started as private cultivation by winegrowers has now grown into a professional wine culture: the red wines from Georgia and Armenia are now not inferior to their French or Spanish counterparts! Some famous grapes:

  • Areni noir: best-known red grape variety from Armenia. Also called the Pinot Noir or Merlot of the Caucasus and is known for its full and hearty taste. Excellent grape in combination with game or other meat dishes.
  • Kakhet and Kindoghni: Both beautiful, full-bodied grape varieties with a good bouquet and matching tannins are also used for sweet dessert wines at a later harvest.
  • Haghtanak (or Akhtanak): grape variety that can be ideally combined. The Hagtanak is used as a supporting grape variety in cépages from several grape varieties.

Choosing the right wine

Now that you know a little more about some grape varieties, it is time to choose the right wine. But How do you actually choose this one? First of all, it is wise to choose the reason for the wine: do you drink the wine on special occasions or a dinner? Check out what the dishes are and try to match them. Remember that red wines go better with meat dishes and game than with poultry or fish. Never “just” choose a wine, but always be guided by your personal preferences, taste or expert advice.

Knowing more? Get in touch!

Can’t get enough of wine and would you like to know more about the possibilities that Drinkrituals offers? Then you can always contact us by filling in the online contact form. Also if you are looking for exclusive wine tastings or even a wine tour through Armenia and Georgia we would love to hear from you.