If you’re a beginner in the wine world, you’re probably wondering where to start. You’re not alone! With so many red and white wines available, your choice of wine can seem endless. Honestly, wine can be an acquired taste, so your best option is to try various wines until you find one that suits you. To help you begin your wine journey, we’ve put together a beginner’s wine guide.
The first step to drinking wine if you’re a beginner is to discover the different types of wines. There are many types of wines, for example red wines, white wines, rosè , sparkling and sweet wines to choose from!
If you are new to wine, starting with a lighter wine like a white, sparkling or slightly sweeter wine is best to transition into wine drinking. Red wines have more ‘tannins’ which give them a bolder, more intense taste, so if you start with red wine, opt for a light-bodied one to ease in.
The best white wines for beginners will be full of fruity flavours, less acidic and feel smooth to taste. Beginners often start with a fruitier white wine; however, most white wines are lighter-bodied than red and easier to drink. Here are our top 4 suggestions of white wine for beginners.
Moscato is a great beginner wine because it is easy to drink due to its lower alcohol and is slightly sweeter in taste. With flavours of apricot as well as peach or other fruity flavours it makes it perfect to ease into becoming a wine lover. With a little bit of fizz, beginners to white wine won’t be disappointed with De Bortoli Emeri’s Garden Moscato . A lively and fresh frizzante style wine that gives the palate a fresh finish of lemon and ginger.
The crisp, light body, simple fruity flavours and the zesty aromas of Sauvignon Blanc are what make it ideal for a person new to the world of wine. The De Bortoli Deen Vat 2 Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect start to a light, juicy, easy-drinking white wine.
Pinot Grigio is incredibly approachable for a first time wine taster. With a fresh and crisp palate, it offers a soft and easy drinking flavoursome wine. You can experience tropical fruits and crisp grapefruit with De Bortoli’s 17 Trees Pinot Grigio.
Prosecco is a great white wine with bubbles, a perfect wine for beginners offering a refreshing and lighter body than other sparkling wines. If you are just starting out, try one of Australia’s favourite prosecco, De Bortoli King Valley Prosecco for a fruit driven wine with hints of green apple and pear with fresh lemon and fine bubbles!
You’ll find red wines offer different flavours and aromas, from light and spicy to fruity, bold and rustic. The best red wines for beginners have juicy, fruity flavours with lower tannins to avoid getting a heavy, dry mouth feeling. Here are our top 4 suggestions of red wine for beginners.
Great for wine beginners, Pinot Noir is light bodied and not too bold with lower tannins. It provides flavours of cherry and raspberry and a perfect pair with food. From our DeBortoli collection, Re-write The Rules Pinot Noir is a brilliant beginner’s wine. This Pinot Noir is gentle and plump, with beautiful spice and texture.
An easy entry into red wine is Cabernet Sauvignon due to its full flavour of dark fruits like blackcurrant and soft silky balanced tannins. Feel the mouth coating beauty of Cabernet by tasting the De Bortoli Woodfired Cabernet Sauvignon, perfectly accompanied by a chargrilled BBQ.
Grenache is a great medium bodied red wine to start your wine journey with. It will impress your palate with soft fruitiness and characteristic aromas of cherries, blackberries and blueberries. Get started with the De Bortoli Wizardry Grenache.
Rosè is a type of wine that is made from red wine grapes. It is produced in a similar way to red wine but with less time fermenting with the grape skins so that the wine is a pink colour with a lighter flavour. This is what makes it so great for beginners to wine. It has a light, fresh, and delicate fragrance of strawberry and watermelon making it so easy drinking. Try the De Bortoli Rosè Rosè today.
Feeling inspired to start exploring the world of wine?
The only way you’ll overcome being a beginner in the wine world is to start drinking wine (responsibly), trying different brands and types and making your favourites shortlist.
Shop our range of De Bortoli wines today for all the white wines, red wines, bubbly, and popular wine blends for your next adventure!
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