Certainly, in these modern times, there are numerous choices, including dry, medium, sweet and sparkling productions all being available, from supermarkets, independent wine merchants and online too. Red wines display ripe, juicy dark fruits and do pair with steaks, red meats and other dishes particularly well – and are very much enjoyed by themselves, perhaps in a quiet moment (or two). Sparkling wines have, for many years, been an absolute joy. Great for welcoming guests with, to accompany food and fabulous for parties, celebrations and events, these delectations continue to grow in popularity, constantly. Also, sparkling wines are hugely popular, when a peaceful time occurs – away from today’s hustle and bustle.
Dry red wines are very popular, with casual drinkers and connoisseurs having their own favourites. Pinot Noir is one of the grape varieties that produces excellent wines.
Alte Vogtei zu Ravensburg has most splendid wine productions. Their superb organic Pinot Noir (12.5% vol) dry wine is very popular. Wine making here is documented back to at least 1251. The grapes, for their Pinot Noir wine, are carefully hand-picked. Baden – and a lot of Germany’s wine producing regions – offer many delights. I like this wine, very much indeed.
From Italy, Primitivo Salento (14% vol) is highly appreciated and enjoyed. Masseria Metrano produces excellent wines. This dry, red production is wonderful to accompany many dishes.
Prosecco is much loved as a sparkling wine and Allini has a wonderful production (11% vol) from Treviso, Italy. This brut wine is presented in a very attractive gold-coloured bottle and makes a great ‘talking point’ at countless dining tables.
Cava is a further immensely popular sparkling wine. Amorany (11.5% vol) pleases many and is widely used for celebrations and events. This Spanish brut delight is very much a major contender in the stakes for delightful, enticing sparkling wine productions.
I located these wines, plus an excellent selection of still white wines, at a Lidl store. It is most worthwhile, in my opinion, looking at the wines and other beverages in Lidl’s sections for drinks and in-store advice is always available.
As always,
Enjoy!
Trevor Langley
Author: TREVOR LANGLEY
Independent Restaurant and Wine reviews. Trevor is not associated with any of the products or venues featured.
