Elegance

Light-Bodied Red

Bright, fresh fruit with gentle tannins and lively acidity.

Light-bodied reds are elegant, fresh and food-friendly - the delicate leagues where bright cherry, earth and perfume matter more than power.

Burgundy Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, and cool-climate reds excel here.

Key Characteristics

  • · Bright, fresh fruit with gentle tannins and lively acidity.
  • · Serve these barely below room temperature - ideal for cool dining.
  • · Great with poultry, game, mushrooms and a wide range of cuisine.

Food Pairing

  • · duck
  • · salmon
  • · mushroom risotto
  • · roast chicken
  • · cherry-glazed dishes

Serving

  • · 12-14°C
  • · Serve cool
  • · Burgundy glass

Subcategories

Cru Beaujolais

Perfumed Gamay from the Loire's hills

Etna Rosso

Volcanic-mineral light reds