The Best Red Wines in the Philippines from Ralph’s Wine & Spirits
Whether it’s for grand occasions, fancy dinners, or just for unwinding after a long day, a bottle of red wine is a staple drink for many people. Over the years, Filipinos have grown in their enthusiasm and love of red wine due to its ability to bring people together and enhance the flavors of dishes.
Red wine is made from fermented grapes and its aging process further refines the alcohol’s taste. When drinking red wine, you can expect sweet flavors with ample tannin on the palate. The production of red wine can be traced back to thousands of years ago in West Asian regions. These regions have grown over the years to span the entire globe. Today the top wine producing regions include France, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, California, and South Africa.
Red wine comes in many grape varieties. The most propular enjoyed throughout the world include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, malbec, syrah (shiraz), zinfandel, pinotage, and tempranillo.