Red Wine

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Bottle shot of Primal California Red Blend red wine, buy natural wine online on Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Primal California Red Blend 2020
Primal Wine
Regular price $25.00
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Bottle shot of Primal Malbec Aglianico red wine, buy natural wine online on Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Primal Malbec Aglianico 2020
Primal Wine
Regular price $25.00
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Bottle shot of Partida Creus VN Vinel•lo Tinto, produced by Partida Creus, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Partida Creus TN Tinto Natural 2022
Partida Creus
Regular price $38.00
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Bottle shot of Partida Creus VN Vinel•lo Tinto, produced by Partida Creus, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Partida Creus VN Vinel•lo Tinto 2022
Partida Creus
Regular price $38.00
Bottle shot of Les Valseuses Soul Makossa, produced by Les Valseuses, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Les Valseuses Soul Makossa 2021
Les Valseuses
Regular price $40.00
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Bottle shot of Les Valseuses Egyptian Fantasy, produced by Les Valseuses, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Les Valseuses Egyptian Fantasy 2022
Les Valseuses
Regular price $40.00
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Bottle shot of Les Valseuses Sweet Florence, produced by Les Valseuses, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
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Les Frères Soulier Sans Titre 2024
Les Frères Souliers
Regular price $35.00
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Bottle shot of YoYo La Louve Noire, a natural wine from France. Buy natural wine online on Primal Wine - primalwine.com
YoYo La Louve Noir 2024
YoYo
Regular price $50.00
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Bottle shot of Les Tetes Tete Rouge, produced by Les Tetes, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Les Tetes Tete Rouge 2023
Les Tetes
Regular price $25.00
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Bottle shot of Christina Kuhlbar Chillable Red, produced by Christina Netzl, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Christina Kuhlbar Chillable Red 2024
Christina Netzl
Regular price $25.00
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Bottle shot of Domaine de l'Octavin Hip Hip J Pinot Noir, produced by Domaine de l'Octavin, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Domaine de l'Octavin Hip Hip J Pinot Noir 2023
Domaine de l'Octavin
Regular price $65.00
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Bottle shot of  Tintero Vino Bianco NV, produced by Tintero buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Tintero Vino Bianco NV
Tintero
Regular price $20.00
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Bottle shot of  Tintero Vino Rosso NV, produced by Tintero buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Tintero Vino Rosso NV
Tintero
Regular price $20.00
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Bottle shot of Tenuta la Pergola Monferrato Rosso, produced by Tenuta la Pergola buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Tenuta la Pergola Monferrato Rosso 2024
Tenuta la Pergola
Regular price $24.00
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Bottle shot of Les Abrigans Djur Red Blend, produced by Les Abrigans, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Les Abrigans Djur Red Blend 2022
Les Abrigans
Regular price $28.00
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Bottle shot of Les Abrigans Sir Abrigans, produced by Les Abrigans, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Les Abrigans Sir Abrigans Syrah Grenache 2021
Les Abrigans
Regular price $28.00
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Bottle shot of Ruth Lewandowski Cuvee Sara Beth, produced by Ruth Lewandowski, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Ruth Lewandowski Cuvée Sara Beth Gamay 2023
Ruth Lewandowski
Regular price $32.00 Sale price$33.00
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Bottle shot of Guido Porro Barbera d'Alba, produced by Guido Porro buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Guido Porro Barbera d'Alba DOC 2024
Guido Porro
Regular price $30.00
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Bottle shot of Guido Porro Dolcetto d'Alba, produced by Guido Porro buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Guido Porro Dolcetto d'Alba DOC 2023
Guido Porro
Regular price $30.00
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Bottle shot of Gulp Hablo Vamos produced by Gulp Hablo, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Gulp Hablo Vamos Red Blend 2024
Gulp Hablo
Regular price $26.00
Bottle shot of Gulp Hablo Fresco produced by Gulp Hablo, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Gulp Hablo Fresco Chilled Red 2024
Gulp Hablo
Regular price $26.00
Bottle shot of Heritage du Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc Natural Wine buy natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best natural wine store in the United States - primalwine.com
Héritage du Pic Saint Loup Tour de Pierres Pic-Saint-Loup 2023
Héritage du Pic Saint Loup
Regular price $25.00
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Bottle shot of Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres, Languedoc Natural Wine buy natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best natural wine store in the United States - primalwine.com
Domaine de Fontsainte Réserve La Demoiselle Corbières 2022
Domaine de Fontsainte
Regular price $25.00
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Bottle shot of Les Traverse de Fontaines, Languedoc Natural Wine buy natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best natural wine store in the United States - primalwine.com
Les Traverses de Fontanes Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Les Traverses de Fontanes
Regular price $25.00
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Bottle shot of Case Sparse Pinot Noir 2021, produced by Cantina Indigeno, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Cantina Indigeno Case Sparse Pinot Noir 2021
Cantina Indigeno
Regular price $32.00
Bottle shot of Boccia Bianco One Liter, produced by Cantina Indigeno, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Cantina Indigeno Boccia Bianco One Liter 2023
Cantina Indigeno
Regular price $28.00
Bottle shot of Valentin Morel Albinos Poulsard, produced by Valentin Morel, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Valentin Morel Albinos Poulsard 2022
Valentin Morel
Regular price $56.00
Bottle shot of Drole d'Idee, produced by L'erba d'Agram, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
L'Erba D'Agram Drôle D'Idée 2022
L'Erba D'Agram
Regular price $30.00
Bruno Duchene La Luna Blanc natural wine made in Roussillon, France. Buy natural wine online on Primal Wine epic online natural wine store - primalwine.com
Bruno Duchene La Luna Blanc 2024
Bruno Duchene
Regular price $38.00
Bruno Duchene La Luna Rouge natural wine made in Roussillon, France. Buy natural wine online on Primal Wine epic online natural wine store - primalwine.com
Bruno Duchene La Luna Rouge 2024
Bruno Duchene
Regular price $38.00
Bottle shot of On Verra la Mer, produced by Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière On Verra la Mer 2024
Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière
Regular price $30.00
Bottle shot of Frédéric Cossard Version Sud Grenache 2022, produced by Frédéric Cossard, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Frédéric Cossard Version Sud Grenache 2022
Frédéric Cossard
Regular price $34.00
Bottle shot of Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso CD, produced by Frank Cornelissen, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Frank Cornelissen portrait, natural wine producer from Sicily, buy natural wine online on Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso PA 2020
Frank Cornelissen
Regular price $85.00
Bottle shot of Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso CD, produced by Frank Cornelissen, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Frank Cornelissen portrait, natural wine producer from Sicily, buy natural wine online on Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso CD 2020
Frank Cornelissen
Regular price $85.00
Bottle shot of Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso CS, produced by Frank Cornelissen, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Frank Cornelissen portrait, natural wine producer from Sicily, buy natural wine online on Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso CS 2020
Frank Cornelissen
Regular price $85.00
Bottle shot of Mas Pas Re Nature Peinture, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Mas Pas Re Nature Peinture 2023
Mas Pas Re
Regular price $28.00
Bottle shot of Elisabetta Foradori Foradori, produced by Elisabetta Foradori, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Elisabetta Foradori Teroldego 2023
Furlani
Regular price $40.00
Bottle shot of Drink This Wine Anyway Cuvee, produced by St. Reginald Parish, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
The Marigny Drink this Wine An Everyday Anyway Cuvée 2022
St. Reginald Parish
Regular price $30.00
Bottle shot of Domaine Chantal Lescure Pommard Les Vaumuriens, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Domaine Chantal Lescure Pommard Les Vaumuriens 2018
Domaine Chantal Lescure
Regular price $74.00
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Bottle shot of Jean-François Ganevat La Colline Des Dames NV, a natural wine from Jura, France - primalwine.com
Jean-François Ganevat La Colline des Dames NV
Jean-François Ganevat
Regular price $90.00
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Jean-François Ganevat J'en Veux Encore NV
Jean-François Ganevat
Regular price $90.00
Bottle shot of Veronnet, produced by Corentin Houillon, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Corentin Houillon Veronnet 2023
Corentin Houillon
Regular price $50.00
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Corentin Houillon Vieux Foug Gamay 2023
Corentin Houillon
Regular price $48.00
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Les Tètes Pineau d'Aunis 2024
Les Tetes
Regular price $34.00
Bottle shot of Zillamina Spanish Red Wine, produced by Zillamina, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Zillamina Spanish Red 2023
Zillamina
Regular price $24.00
Bottle shot for Stagiaire Wine Your Touch and the Breeze, a natural wine produced by Stagiaire Wine in California - primalwine.com
Stagiaire Wine Your Touch and the Breeze 2023
Stagiaire Wine
Regular price $40.00
Bottle shot of Sunset in Undertow, produced by Stagiaire Wine, buy classic and natural wine online on Primal Wine, the best wine shop in the United States – primalwine.com
Stagiaire Wine Sunset in Undertow 2022
Stagiaire Wine
Regular price $36.50

What is Red Wine? How is Red Wine Made?

Red wine production begins with selecting grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Syrah. The critical stages in winemaking include harvesting, crushing, destemming, fermentation, pressing, aging, and bottling.

  1. Harvesting: Timing is crucial. Grapes must be picked at optimal ripeness to achieve the desired balance of sugars, acids, and tannins.
  2. Crushing and Destemming: Grapes are crushed to release their juice and destemmed to remove the stems, which can impart bitter flavors.
  3. Fermentation: The crushed grape mixture (must) ferments, with yeast converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. For red wines, fermentation typically occurs with the grape skins to extract color, flavor, and tannins.
  4. Pressing: Post-fermentation, the wine is pressed to separate the liquid from the solid grape skins and seeds.
  5. Aging: Red wines may age in stainless steel tanks, concrete vats, or oak barrels, influencing their flavor and texture.
  6. Bottling: After aging, wines are clarified, stabilized, and bottled.


Types of Red Wine Grapes

There are numerous red wine grape varieties, each contributing unique flavors and characteristics to the wine. Some of the most common red wine grapes include:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon: Known for its bold flavors of blackcurrant, cassis, and blackberry, this grape is a staple in Bordeaux blends and is widely planted in regions like Napa Valley and Australia​​.
  • Merlot: Offering softer, more plush textures compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot features flavors of red plums, dark berries, and vanilla. It is a key component in Bordeaux blends, particularly from the Right Bank​.
  • Pinot Noir: Renowned for its elegance and complexity, Pinot Noir is characterized by bright red berry and cherry notes with subtle hints of earth and spice. It thrives in Burgundy, Oregon, and some California areas​, such as Santa Rita Hills.
  • Syrah/Shiraz: This grape is known for its robust flavors of brambly berries, black olives, pepper, and cured meat. It is a major player in the Rhône Valley and performs well in regions like Australia and the United States.


Flavors and Aromas

Various factors influence red wine's flavors and aromas, including grape variety, climate, and winemaking techniques. The primary fruit flavors, such as blackberry, cherry, and plum, are typically the first to be noticed. As the wine ages, secondary aromas, including vanilla, tobacco, and cedar, develop. Tertiary flavors, such as leather, earth, and truffle, emerge over extended aging periods, adding complexity and depth to the wine​.


Light-Bodied Red Wines

Light-bodied red wines, like Pinot Noir and Gamay, are known for their delicate flavors and lower tannin levels. They often undergo shorter maceration periods (time spent with skins) and are fermented at cooler temperatures to preserve their fruity and floral notes. Minimal oak aging is typical to maintain freshness.

  • Example: Beaujolais Nouveau, made from Gamay grapes, is typically enjoyed young and fresh, highlighting its vibrant fruitiness and low tannin content.


Full-Bodied Red Wines

Full-bodied red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, are characterized by their rich, robust flavors and higher tannin levels. These wines benefit from more extended maceration periods and fermentation at higher temperatures to extract more tannins and color. Aging in new oak barrels enhances complexity and imparts flavors of vanilla, spice, and smoke.

  • Example: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is renowned for its deep color, intense flavors, and aging potential, often spending 18-24 months in oak barrels.


Age-Worthy Red Wines

Age-worthy red wines are crafted to develop and improve over time. They usually have high tannin and acid levels, providing the structure needed for long-term aging. Bordeaux blends and Barolo are classic examples, often aged in oak before extended bottle aging.

  • Example: Barolo, made from Nebbiolo grapes, is known for its robust tannins and high acidity, allowing it to evolve over decades.


Young and Fresh Red Wines

These wines are designed to be consumed shortly after release, emphasizing fruit-forward flavors and minimal tannins. They undergo short maceration periods and are often aged in stainless steel to preserve their bright, fresh character.

  • Example: Valpolicella Classico, made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, is typically light, fruity, and meant to be enjoyed young.


Sparkling Red Wines

Sparkling red wines undergo a second fermentation to create bubbles. This can occur through the traditional method (in-bottle fermentation), the Ancestral method (Pét-Nat), or Charmat (in-tank fermentation).

  • Example: Lambrusco, an Italian sparkling red, is known for its effervescence and fruity, slightly sweet profile, achieved through the Charmat method.


Still Red Wines

Still red wines do not undergo secondary fermentation and retain their natural stillness. They can range from light to full-bodied, covering a broad spectrum of flavor profiles.


Conventional vs. Natural Winemaking

Conventional winemaking often involves various interventions to control the winemaking process and ensure consistency and stability. Common practices include:

  • Additives: Use of commercial yeasts, sulfites, and other additives to control fermentation and preserve the wine.
  • Fining and Filtering: Techniques to clarify the wine and remove unwanted particles.
  • Technological Intervention: Equipment and techniques to stabilize the wine, such as temperature control, reverse osmosis, and micro-oxygenation.


Natural winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention and aims to produce wines that reflect their terroir. Key principles include:

  • Organic or Biodynamic Farming: Grapes are grown without synthetic chemicals, often with biodynamic practices tied to lunar cycles.
  • Native Yeasts: Fermentation is carried out by wild yeasts on the grapes and winery.
  • Minimal Additives: Limited use of sulfites and avoidance of other additives.
  • Traditional Techniques: Practices such as foot-treading, use of amphorae, and minimal filtration to retain the wine's natural character.
  • Example: Domaine Lapierre Morgon, a natural wine from Beaujolais, is made with organically grown Gamay grapes, fermented with native yeasts, and bottled with minimal sulfites.