Medium Red

Red Medium bodied

Medium-bodied red wines with balanced tannins and fruit. Merlot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and more.

Medium Red wine style — watercolor illustration

Serving Guide

Temperature
15–17°C
Glass Type
bordeaux
Decanting
30 min
Aging Potential
3-5 Years

Typical Grape Varieties

Barbera Grenache Merlot Sangiovese Tempranillo Zinfandel

Regions for This Style

Mendoza 1878 wines Napa Valley 1374 wines Toscana 1260 wines California 1200 wines Rioja 1175 wines Bourgogne 1167 wines Central Valley (CL) 910 wines Douro 875 wines

Food Pairings

Chicken ●●●●● Pasta ●●●●● Appetizer ●●●●● Barbecue ●●●●● Beans ●●●●● Chestnut ●●●●● Baked Potato ●●●●● Aperitif ●●●●●

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About This Style

Medium-bodied red wines balance fruit, acidity, and moderate tannins. Versatile at the dinner table, these wines complement everything from pasta to roasted poultry. They offer approachable complexity without overwhelming the palate.

At a Glance

Wines
6
Wine Type
Red
Body
Medium

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