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.

Notes

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Wines Mentioned


Petite Sirah

Bogle Family Vineyards

2021 Petite Sirah

United States

Bogle’s “heritage” Petite Sirah boasts over 50 years of farming tradition. The first red varietal our grandfather planted in 1968, this wine is truly rooted in Clarksburg history.

Blue fruits and boysenberry command the senses upon entry, while notes of black pepper and spice linger on the palate. Silky and luxurious in texture, the wine embraces your senses with a cozy familiarity. And the finish, ample and complex after aging in American oak for 12 months, is full of spicy vanilla and sweet clove, lingering long after the last sip.

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