When you’re shopping for red wine, you’ll need to consider a few key points first. As there are many bottles to choose from, we’ve focused on the most popular types of wine and chosen our favourites from each grape. Here we explain the pros and cons of each, to help you find the perfect bottle.
If you’re starting from scratch and have no clue how to pick a bottle of red, it’s sensible to get some of the basic vocabulary down first. By clearing up what certain words mean, you’ll have a better grasp on the kind of wine that will best suit your taste buds.
Of course, it’s pretty tricky to narrow down which wine you would like when there's such a vast selection available online this year. However, one way to decide which type of wine you’ll enjoy best is to consider the flavour notes you like, and the food you’ll pair it with.
Considered a lighter-bodied wine, the gently acidic Pinot Noir with its French origins is a good choice for newbies to red wine and pairs beautifully with a wide range of foods including salmon, roast chicken or casseroles.
The belief that one can assess the quality of a red wine based on the way the bottle is sealed is perhaps a slightly outdated notion. Once upon a time, the mark of a fine wine was the cork, while a screw top indicated a cheaper price tag. Though this isn't always the case, evidence suggests red wines do benefit from the oxygen passed naturally into corked bottles.
£4.50
Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Region of Origin | Isla Negra, Chile |
Flavour Notes | Candied fruits, ripe blackcurrant, raspberry, Plum & chocolate |
Alcohol Content | 12 % |
Bottle Top Type | Cork |
Case of 6
£37.03
Grape Variety | Syrah/Shiraz |
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Region of Origin | Spain |
Flavour Notes | Cherries, blackcurrant, spice |
Alcohol Content | 0% |
Bottle Top Type | Screw top |
£6.00
Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Region of Origin | Valle Central, Chile |
Flavour Notes | Cassis, black cherry, coffee, dark chocolate |
Alcohol Content | 13.5 % |
Bottle Top Type | Screw top |
£8.00
Grape Variety | Malbec |
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Region of Origin | Mendoza, Argentina |
Flavour Notes | Blackberry, plum, blueberry |
Alcohol Content | 13 % |
Bottle Top Type | Screw top |
£6.00
Grape Variety | Malbec |
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Region of Origin | Mendoza, Argentina |
Flavour Notes | Plum, raspberry, vanilla |
Alcohol Content | 14 % |
Bottle Top Type | Screw top |
£11.29
Grape Variety | Tempranillo |
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Region of Origin | Oyón, Northern Spain |
Flavour Notes | Raspberries, gooseberries, cranberries, blackberries |
Alcohol Content | 13.5 % |
Bottle Top Type | Cork |
£9.99
Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
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Region of Origin | Yarra Valley, Australia |
Flavour Notes | Black cherry, spice |
Alcohol Content | 13 % |
Bottle Top Type | Screw top |
£6.69
Grape Variety | Tempranillo |
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Region of Origin | La Rioja, Northern Spain |
Flavour Notes | Ripe cherries, strawberries, sweet vanilla, spice |
Alcohol Content | 13.5 % |
Bottle Top Type | Cork |
£11.99
Grape Variety | Merlot |
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Region of Origin | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand |
Flavour Notes | Dark plums, blackberries |
Alcohol Content | 13 % |
Bottle Top Type | Screw top |
£14.00
Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
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Region of Origin | Casablanca, Chile |
Flavour Notes | Fresh cherry, strawberry & plum with leather & tobacco. |
Alcohol Content | 14.5 % |
Bottle Top Type | Cork |
Image | 1 ![]() Cono Sur | 2 ![]() Villa Maria | 3 ![]() Campo Viejo | 4 ![]() Yering Station | 5 ![]() Faustino | 6 ![]() Trivento | 7 ![]() Tesco Finest | 8 ![]() Casillero del Diablo | 9 ![]() Torres | 10 ![]() Isla Negra |
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Name | 20 Barrels Pinot Noir | Private Bin Merlot | Tempranillo Rioja | The Elms Pinot Noir | Rioja Organic Wine | Reserve Malbec | Argentinian Malbec | Cabernet Sauvignon | Natureo Syrah De-Alcoholised Red Wine | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Features | Complex and Enveloping With Woody Notes | From a Beloved Family Winery in New Zealand | A Classy Yet Accessible Choice | A Deliciously Soft and Fruity Pinot Noir | Organic Vegan-Friendly Rioja | A Velvety, Distinctive Malbec | Dry, Perfumed and Intensely Fruity | Silky Smooth With Hints of Coffee and Chocolate | Skip the Hangover With a Fruity Alcohol-Free Syrah | Moreish and Great Value for Money |
Price | £14.00 | £11.99 | £6.69 | £9.99 | £11.29 | £6.00 | £8.00 | £6.00 | £37.03 | £4.50 |
Grape Variety | Pinot Noir | Merlot | Tempranillo | Pinot Noir | Tempranillo | Malbec | Malbec | Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah/Shiraz | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Region of Origin | Casablanca, Chile | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | La Rioja, Northern Spain | Yarra Valley, Australia | Oyón, Northern Spain | Mendoza, Argentina | Mendoza, Argentina | Valle Central, Chile | Spain | Isla Negra, Chile |
Flavour Notes | Fresh cherry, strawberry & plum with leather & tobacco. | Dark plums, blackberries | Ripe cherries, strawberries, sweet vanilla, spice | Black cherry, spice | Raspberries, gooseberries, cranberries, blackberries | Plum, raspberry, vanilla | Blackberry, plum, blueberry | Cassis, black cherry, coffee, dark chocolate | Cherries, blackcurrant, spice | Candied fruits, ripe blackcurrant, raspberry, Plum & chocolate |
Alcohol Content | 14.5 % | 13 % | 13.5 % | 13 % | 13.5 % | 14 % | 13 % | 13.5 % | 0% | 12 % |
Bottle Top Type | Cork | Screw top | Cork | Screw top | Cork | Screw top | Screw top | Screw top | Screw top | Cork |
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If this article on red wines has piqued your interest, be sure to check out our related articles delving into the world of wine. Here's to your good health!
And there you have it! Our guide to sourcing the best red wines online from trusted supermarkets like Tesco and Asda. It’s not always straightforward selecting a delicious, high-quality wine that won’t break the bank, but perhaps our list has inspired you to host a tasting party and discover your personal favourite. Cheers!
Author: Annie Hopkins
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