Recipes with Red Wine

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark grapes. Usually purple or blue colored grapes are used. Red wine colors can vary from red to brown depending on the grape it is produced.Red wine contains antioxidants. It is thought to help protect heart health when consumed in moderation. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon are among the most popular red wines.

Red wine is served with different kinds of cheese. Moldy cheese, gruyere, herbed cheese, parmesan cheese and gouda cheese are the cheeses that go best with red wine. It adds intensity and color to dishes. It is added to stews, meat dishes, tomato sauces. It is also used to add flavor to desserts.