Red Wine
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Caleo Primitivo PugliaCountry ItalyBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryA lovely Primitivo from the south of Puglia, Italy - this is a grape closely related to Zinfandel of California. Learn More£4.49SAVE £4.50 on UK price
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Bordeaux Supérieur Chateau Coudert MauvezinCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryMerlot predominates in this fabulous Bordeaux blend crafted on the left bank of the Gironde Learn More£4.49SAVE £5.00 on UK price
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Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner MerlotCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryMultiple Gold Medal winner from selected quality terroir across the Western Cape Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price
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Chianti DOCG Mario PrimoCountry ItalyBottle Size 75clABV 12%Dryness DryWith a long winemaking tradition dating back to the 19th century, the Piccini family have created this Chianti in the style made famous 100 years ago by Mario detto Primo Learn More£4.99SAVE £5.50 on UK price
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Mademoiselle Comédie MerlotCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Body MediumThe dynamic Mademoiselle Comédie winery of Bordeaux have here created an exceptionally seductive Merlot of elegance and finesse Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price
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Prestige de Calvet Bordeaux RougeCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryAn easy-to-drink Merlot-blend with good smoke and vanilla tastes Learn More£4.99SAVE £3.50 on UK price
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Vidigal DouroCountry PortugalBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryA well structured red from this noted Portuguese DOC. Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price
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Beaujolais Villages Chateau de LacarelleCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryChâteau de Lacacelle is one of Beaujolais' oldest winemaking properties - a fine expression of the local terroir, this wine can be allowed to age and refine. Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price
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Uby No.7 Côtes de Gascogne Merlot TannatCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryDelicious blend from South West France, meticulously crafted from the fruit of carefully selected vineyards in the Côtes de Gascogne Learn More£4.99SAVE £6.00 on UK price
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Six Hats PinotageCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryStunning value on this award-winning example of South Africa's signature grape crafted from the Swartland region of the Western Cape Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price
About Red Wine
A good quality red wine is something to be savoured and enjoyed. Made from dark coloured grape varieties, the deep red colour comes from the skin of the grape, and depending on the grape variety can vary from a deep thick red to a light almost pink hue. Red wine is produced throughout the wine marking world, from New World to Old World.
There is a vast selection of red wine types, from big and bold, to elegant and dry, or sweet and simple every day wines. A lot depends on where the grapes are from and how they are produced, but the grape variety plays the most important part. Most red wine varietals grow best in warmer climates, where they can ripen fully before harvesting.
The most well known red wine grape varieties you will be sure to have heard of such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Shiraz (or Syrah). These grape varieties are produced in all of the world's top winemaking regions and you will find superb examples and some firm favourites from France, Italy, Australia, Chile, South Africa and more.
There are many more regional red grape varieties from around the globe such as Sangiovese from Italy, or Tempranillo from Spain. If you want to try something new why not trial a regional red wine variety which may be new to you in our tasting room, where we always have at least 150 different wines open to taste. You may come home from Calais with a newly found favourite red, and it will be sure to be at an unbeatable price too.