Best Wines For Mulled Wine: Budget To Premium Picks Available In India
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Christmas is coming and we cannot keep calm! We are sure all of you have already started planning your Christmas party, from dress to food to drinks. Hey, what about mulled wines? Nothing beats a warm cup of homemade mulled wine to bring alive the winter festivities. If this is your first time making it, don’t worry, unsobered got you covered. Mulled wine is basically wine heated with sugar, spices, and often citrus fruit, served warm as a traditional winter drink. But not every red wine is suitable for this, so here are some amazing wine brands, from premium to budget, to help you make the best mulled wine. Check them out!
This Argentinian Malbec is popular for its deep purple color with violet hues. It has a pronounced aromatic profile that features wild berries and herbal notes like thyme. On the palate, it is dry with a savory and slightly rustic character. It is balanced with warm alcohol and medium tannins.
Why this: This wine’s rich fruit and complex savory profile make it perfect for mulled wine, as it won’t lose its structure or flavor depth when it is warmed.
Price range: ~INR 10,950 to INR 11,750
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Prunotto Barbera d'Alba is a vibrant red wine that is known for its ruby color with some violet highlights. It offers generous aromas of blackberries, violets, and cherries, with subtle spice and vanilla hints. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with soft tannins, offering a smooth, fruity, and balanced texture.
Why this: This wine’s bright acidity and fruity character make it an excellent choice for mulled wine. It provides a refreshing balance to the warming spices and maintains its flavor.
Price range: ~INR 5,500 to INR 6,500
Grover Zampa La Réserve is a premium red blend that is made out of Shiraz grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a deep purple color with a hint of spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied with velvety tannins, combining rich flavors of dark fruits, coffee beans, chocolate, and vanilla from French oak aging.
Why this: Grover Zampa La Réserve is a perfect choice for mulled wine, as it can blend beautifully with mulling spices to create a complex, aromatic, and warming drink.
Price range: ~INR 5,500 to INR 6,500
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel is a full-bodied red wine known for its intense and rich flavors of cranberries, raspberries, and other red fruits. On the palate, it's bold and elegant with a plush texture that balances the fruitiness with hints of oak, vanilla, and subtle smokiness from aging in American oak barrels.
Why this: It is a good choice for mulled wine, as it complements and enhances the mulling spices while maintaining a smooth and full-bodied profile, which is ideal for warming.
Price range:~ INR 2,500 to INR 3,000
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Vallonné Syrah Merlot is a well-crafted blend combining the best characteristics of the grapes to produce a medium-bodied wine rich in black fruit and spice. It presents a deep ruby color and offers aromas of plum, blackberry, and an earthy note, creating a complex but inviting taste. On the palate, it offers a comforting warmth, with a smooth, silky texture.
Why this: Vallonné Syrah Merlot is a good choice for mulled wine, as it holds up well to heating and enhances the warming spices.
Price range: ~INR 2,500 to INR 3,500
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Sula Cabernet Sauvignon is a smooth, full-bodied red wine offering rich aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, with subtle hints of oak and spice. On the palate, it has bold flavors of dark berries with subtle hints of chocolate and coffee. Its texture is well-rounded, making it highly versatile for food pairings and sipping.
Why this: Sula Cabernet Sauvignon offers a great combination of elegance and texture, making it an excellent base for making a comforting mulled wine.
Price range: ~INR 1,300 to INR 1,600
From the premium brand Zuccardi Concreto Malbec to the budget Sula Cabernet Sauvignon, this list has it all! Just read the description, check what suits your taste the best, and get going! Make your Christmas merrier with a warm, comfortable glass of mulled wine.
