Red Wine

We tend to favour red wines with freshness, structure, and drinkability over massive heavy fruit bombs. Think chillable reds, alpine styles, volcanic wines, lighter Nebbiolo, Loire Cabernet Franc, spicy Syrah, and bottles that work just as well with food as they do slightly too quickly on their own.

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  • Bedoba Saperavi at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Blackberry, Violet and Spice

    Bedoba Saperavi

    Black Cherry, Blackberry, Violet and Spice
    £18.00
    £18.00
  • Peter Lehmann Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Plum, Chocolate and Spice

    Peter Lehmann Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz

    Blackberry, Plum, Chocolate and Spice
    £32.00
    £32.00
  • Meinklang Roter Mulatschak at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Sour Cherry, Raspberry, Rosehip and White Pepper
    Sold out

    Meinklang Roter Mulatschak

    Sour Cherry, Raspberry, Rosehip and White Pepper
    £18.00
    £18.00
  • Primitivo Manduria Zolla at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Plum, Cocoa and Sweet Spice
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    Primitivo Manduria Zolla

    Black Cherry, Plum, Cocoa and Sweet Spice
    £20.00
    £20.00
  • Kaiken Ultra Uco Valley Malbec at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Violet, Cocoa and Graphite

    Kaiken Ultra Uco Valley Malbec

    Black Cherry, Violet, Cocoa and Graphite
    £18.00
    £18.00
  • Cantina Diomede Canace Nero di Troia at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Violet, Liquorice and Spice
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    Cantina Diomede Canace Nero di Troia

    Black Cherry, Violet, Liquorice and Spice
    £26.00
    £26.00
  • Vesevo Beneventano Aglianico at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackcurrant, Sour Cherry, Violet and Spice
    Sold out

    Vesevo Beneventano Aglianico

    Blackcurrant, Sour Cherry, Violet and Spice
    £16.50
    £16.50
    Sold out
  • Mandrarossa Frappato at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Wild Strawberry, Red Cherry, Rose Petal and Spice

    Mandrarossa Frappato

    Wild Strawberry, Red Cherry, Rose Petal and Spice
    £15.00
    £15.00
  • Gran Sasso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Plum, Cocoa and Dried Herbs

    Gran Sasso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

    Black Cherry, Plum, Cocoa and Dried Herbs
    £14.00
    £14.00
  • Agriverde 'Natum' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Plum, Black Cherry, Cocoa and Spice
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    Agriverde 'Natum' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

    Plum, Black Cherry, Cocoa and Spice
    £16.50
    £16.50
  • Kanakaris Notos Merlot/Mavroudi at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Plum, Bay Leaf and Spice

    Kanakaris Notos Merlot/Mavroudi

    Blackberry, Plum, Bay Leaf and Spice
    £12.00
    £12.00
  • Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackcurrant, Cedar, Tobacco and Spice

    Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

    Blackcurrant, Cedar, Tobacco and Spice
    £13.00
    £12.00 £13.00
  • I Muri Primitivo at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Plum, Sweet Spice and Cocoa

    I Muri Primitivo

    Blackberry, Plum, Sweet Spice and Cocoa
    £12.50
    £12.50
  • Enate Tempranillo 'Tapas' at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Red Cherry, Blackberry, Vanilla and Pepper
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    Enate Tempranillo 'Tapas'

    Red Cherry, Blackberry, Vanilla and Pepper
    £14.00
    £14.00
  • Klinkerbrick Old Vine Zinfandel at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Pepper and Cocoa

    Klinkerbrick Old Vine Zinfandel

    Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Pepper and Cocoa
    £22.00
    £22.00
  • The Dot Winery Blackberry Zweigelt at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Sour Cherry, Black Pepper and Violet
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    The Dot Winery Blackberry Zweigelt

    Blackberry, Sour Cherry, Black Pepper and Violet
    £16.00
    £16.00

Red wine covers an enormous range of styles, from light and vibrant Pinot Noir and chilled Gamay to structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo and Syrah built for long ageing. Produced from dark-skinned grapes fermented with their skins, red wine gains its colour, tannin and much of its texture through skin contact during fermentation.

Climate, grape variety, vineyard site and winemaking style all shape the final wine, creating everything from fresh, juicy everyday reds to deeper, more savoury and cellar-worthy bottles. Cooler-climate wines often emphasise acidity, floral aromatics and lighter tannin, while warmer regions tend to produce fuller-bodied styles with darker fruit and greater richness.

Our red wine range focuses on expressive bottles from thoughtful growers across France, Italy, Spain, Eastern Europe and beyond, alongside modern minimal intervention producers working with both classic and lesser-known grape varieties. Alongside benchmark regions and traditional appellations, the collection also highlights organic and biodynamic farming, lower-intervention winemaking and wines chosen for drinkability and individuality as much as prestige.

Expect bright fruit, spice, herbs, earthy complexity and wines suited to everything from midweek drinking and chilled serving to richer food pairings and extended cellaring. Styles range from fresh Alpine reds and Mediterranean blends to structured Nebbiolo, Cabernet-led wines and lower-intervention natural reds with texture and savoury depth.

Whether you prefer lighter and fresher styles or fuller-bodied oak-aged reds, red wine remains one of the broadest, most versatile and most rewarding categories in the wine world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is red wine?

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-skinned grapes that are fermented with the grape skins, giving the wine its colour, tannins and structure.

How is red wine made?

Red wine is made by fermenting grape juice together with the skins, seeds and sometimes stems, which extract colour, flavour and tannins during fermentation.

What does red wine taste like?

Red wine can range from light and fruity to bold and complex, with common flavours including red berries, black cherries, plum, spice, chocolate and earthy notes depending on the grape and style.

What grapes are used to make red wine?

Common red wine grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malbec, Tempranillo and Grenache.

Is red wine always dry?

No. While many red wines are dry, some styles can be fruitier or slightly off-dry depending on winemaking style and region.

What is the difference between red wine and white wine?

Red wine is fermented with grape skins, giving it colour and tannins, while white wine is usually fermented without skins, resulting in a lighter, crisper style.

What food pairs well with red wine?

Red wine pairs well with red meat, grilled dishes, pasta with rich sauces, cheese and hearty vegetarian dishes depending on the style.

Is red wine stronger than white wine?

Not necessarily. Alcohol levels depend on the wine, but red wines often feel more full-bodied due to tannins and structure rather than higher strength.