The colour of red wine is affected by several factors. The most obvious one is the grape varietal or percentage of a blend contained within the wine. However, less obvious factors, such as the acidity level, are also important. Red wines with lower pH levels (more acidic) tend to have a robust red colour while those with higher pH levels (less acidic) appear to be more blue or purple.

Amber

Deep – Old Tawny Port

Copper

Pale – Tawny Port, Provence Rosé

Medium – Pinot Noir Rosé

Deep – Tibouren Rosé

Salmon

Pale – Provence Rosé

Medium – Sangiovese Rosé

Deep – Syrah Rosé

Pink

Pale – Mourvèdre Rosé

Medium -Grenache Rosé

Deep – Tavel

Ruby

Pale – Pinot Noir

Medium – Tempranillo, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (GSM) Blend

Deep – Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat

Purple

Pale – Beaujolais Nouveau. Valpolicella

Medium – Malbec, Syrah, Teroldego

Deep – Alicante Bouschet, Pinotage

Garnet

Pale – Nebbiolo

Medium – Aged Reds

Deep – Aged Amarone, Barolo

Tawny

Pale – Tawny Port, Aged Nebbiolo

Medium – Aged Sangiovese, Boal Madeira

Deep – Aged Reds

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