The Boldest Red Wines In The World

What are the boldest red wines in the world, and what defines them? For wines like Petite Sirah, Tannat, and Sagrantino, it's their intense flavors and robust structure. They also stand out because of their high levels of anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for deep, dark color.

What's In This Video?

Bold and full-bodied red wines stand out for a few reasons, but typically only after pouring a glass. This video starts where you make your buying decision — in the store — revealing what to look for on the label to help pick out a bottle with a bold, full-bodied wine inside.

Additionally, Madeline explores wine's structural components, like high alcohol content (often over 13.5%) and a strong tannin structure that gives a wine a dry, grippy feel. Tannins from grape skins, seeds, and oak aging make these wines stand out with their unique texture.

Anthocyanins also contribute to the wine's boldness and structure. These factors enhance the wine's astringency and help define what makes a full-bodied red so distinctive.

Lastly, watch the video for Petite Sirah tasting notes, one of the boldest red wines that grows in the United States.

Bold Red Wines To Know

Here are some of the darkest of the dark red wines with black fruit flavors, high levels of copigmentation, high tannin, and alcohol.

• Petite Sirah
• Sagrantino
• Alicante Bouschet
• Tannat
• Touriga Nacional
• Syrah
• Petit Verdot
• Malbec
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• Aglianico
• Nero d'Avola

Notes

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