Rustic Red (Ru)
In life, contrast helps us avoid boredom. When it comes to wine, you can achieve this by balancing smooth with strong – and that’s where rustic reds come in. They represent life at its most natural – real, edgy and unadorned. Choose this red if you want a break from “smooth” or if you’re having a hearty supper, like pastas in tomato sauce, roasted vegetables or meat.
The rustic red is very dry and not what most people look for in a party drink. For occasions, stick to smooth, like shiraz.
How to spot a Rustic Red (Ru) wine?
Look for these grapes:
- Chianti
- Barbera
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
- Baco Noir from Ontario
- Anything made from the Sangiovese grape
Here are our 3 top picks:
1. Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti, Italy, 2006
2. Henry of Pelham Baco Noir V.Q.A., Niagara, Ont.
3. Spinelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy, 2006
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