Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just someone who likes to have wine with good company or great food, it’s undeniable that a glass of red wine is peak comfort. It’s the kind of drink that pairs well with any occasion – be it a fun sleepover, movie night, or even consoling your heartbroken friend with some pizza and wine.
India’s wine scene has come a long way and today wine brands originating from India are taking over the world. And if you’re wondering which bottle to pick next, here’s a round-up of 7 best red wine brands in India to try out!
Living Liquidz, one of the largest alcohol retail stores in India, is behind the wine brand Amaris, launching a variety of wine varieties under the Amaris name. Two of its most distinct variants, Amaris Cabernet Sauvignon and Amaris Chardonnay are produced in Maharashtra’s Akluj region in the Fratelli Vineyards, whereas Amaris Syrah is made in Nashik. Other varieties come from different regions of Italy and Germany. Here are some top variants you must try:
Raaya wines, produced by Grover Zampa Vineyards in Bangalore, is a brand that takes pride in its red and white wine offerings. Its wines are known for their approachable and fruit-forward taste, perfect even for those who are about to newly sip onto wine. Here are the must-try red wine varieties offered by Raaya:
This international range of wines will give you a taste of the sprawling vineyards across the globe. 19:59 offers a magnificent range of wines wherein each grape variety is carefully selected for the best-tasting wine. Through its single varietal variants, meaning wines produced from only one variety of grape, 19:59 stands out for delivering exceptional quality wine that also caters to the Indian palate. Here are some of those variants we think you must try:
The origins of Big Banyan takes us back to a nearly 400-year-old banyan tree near Bengaluru. This tree is what inspired the name of this wine brand and in fact, its vineyard and winery (and another in Goa) is also just a short drive from this centuries-old tree. Big Banyan understands the grape-to-glass approach quite well, selecting the choicest of grapes to craft wine that’ll leave you wanting more! Some of the must try red wines offered here are:
If you’re a fan of wine, it’s almost impossible that you haven’t heard of this name. Sula Wines is India’s most-awarded wine brand and boasts of its flagship vineyards and winery in Maharashtra's Nashik. Established in 1999, the winery offers its signature red and white wines as well as other curated experiences like wine tasting, vineyard tours, and music festivals that are particularly popular across the country. Here’s a few of the many varieties available at Sula Wines that you must try:
A playful wordplay on the Hindi word ‘Junoon’ translating to ‘passion’, J’Noon is a range of limited-edition wines produced by India’s Fratelli Wines and France’s Jean-Charles Boisset. J’Noon Red and J’Noon White are the two distinguished varieties in this limited-edition offering. The former is a delightful wine made from the Petit Verdot, Marselan, and Cabernet Franc grapes. These give the wine a deep and luscious purple-red hue with a long, silky finish. While it is certainly perfect for having with your friends and loved ones, the extravagant exclusivity and sophisticated branding of the red wine makes it the perfect gifting option as well!
Price: INR 4500
ANTARES Wines
The last wine brand in the list of the ‘Top 7 best red wine brands in India’ is the one that takes its inspiration from the Antares, the Southern Star. The imported wine brand has its roots in Chile and offers a variety of red and white wines as well as varietal and sparkling wines. Here are the red wines offered by ANTARES Wines:
While there are plenty of other wine brands in India, these are some of the top red wine brands offering high-quality wine. Wine lovers, this is your sign to get your hands on one of these red wines and uncork some fun times!
Red wine isn’t the most alcoholic spirit out there; it has an alcohol by volume (ABV) anywhere between 12% and 15%.
Yes, wine is generally stronger than beer. Beer has an ABV between 3.5% to 7% usually while most wines have an ABV between 12% and 15%.
When consumed in moderate amount, red wine can have positive effects on your skin. This is because of the presence of antioxidants that can help neutralize free radicals and unstable molecules in your skin.
