Red Grape Varieties 

Cabernet Sauvignon 


Merlot


Pinot Noir


Syrah/Shiraz


Zinfandel


Malbec


Famous Regions: Mendoza (Argentina), Cahors (France), Salta (Argentina).

Preferred Climate: Warm climates with ample sunlight, but can also thrive in cooler regions.

Taste: Produces medium to full-bodied wines with flavors of blackberry, plum, and violet, along with soft tannins and a velvety texture.

Example: Catena Zapata "Adrianna Vineyard" (Mendoza, Argentina), Château du Cèdre "Le Cèdre" (Cahors, France), Bodega Colomé "Altura Máxima" (Salta, Argentina).


Sangiovese 


Grenache (Garnacha) 


Tempranillo 


Cabernet Franc