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10 Underrated Red Wine Varietals to Discover in 2026
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| # | Title | Primary Region | Body | Typical Price Range (USD) | Food Pairing Idea | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aglianico | Campania & Basilicata, Italy | Full | $20 - $50+ | Braised lamb shank or aged hard cheeses | |
| 2 | Frappato | Sicily, Italy | Light-Medium | $15 - $30 | Pizza or grilled salmon | |
| 3 | Graciano | Rioja & Navarra, Spain | Full | $20 - $45 | Spicy chorizo or a hearty grilled tri-tip | |
| 4 | Mencía | Bierzo & Galicia, Spain | Medium | $15 - $35 | Grilled pork or octopus (yes, really!) | |
| 5 | Blaufränkisch | Burgenland, Austria | Medium | $20 - $40 | Wiener Schnitzel or hearty goulash | |
| 6 | Petit Verdot | Various, incl. France, California, Australia | Full | $20 - $45 | Braised short ribs or a rich beef stew | |
| 7 | Tannat | Uruguay & South West France | Full | $15 - $30 | Grilled steak or strong, aged cheeses | |
| 8 | Touriga Nacional | Douro, Portugal | Full | $20 - $50+ | Roasted lamb with herbs or venison | |
| 9 | Nerello Mascalese | Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy | Light-Medium | $25 - $60+ | Mushroom risotto or roasted duck | |
| 10 | Lambrusco Grasparossa | Emilia-Romagna, Italy | Medium-Full | $12 - $25 | Cured Italian meats like Prosciutto di Parma | |
| 11 | Teroldego | Trentino, Italy | Medium-Full | $18 - $35 | Grilled steak or pasta with robust meat sauce | |
| 12 | Bonarda (Argentinian) | Mendoza, Argentina | Medium | $10 - $25 | Wood-fired pizza or empanadas |
Primary RegionCampania & Basilicata, Italy
BodyFull
Typical Price Range (USD)$20 - $50+
Food Pairing IdeaBraised lamb shank or aged hard cheeses
Primary RegionSicily, Italy
BodyLight-Medium
Typical Price Range (USD)$15 - $30
Food Pairing IdeaPizza or grilled salmon
3
Graciano
Primary RegionRioja & Navarra, Spain
BodyFull
Typical Price Range (USD)$20 - $45
Food Pairing IdeaSpicy chorizo or a hearty grilled tri-tip
4
Mencía
Primary RegionBierzo & Galicia, Spain
BodyMedium
Typical Price Range (USD)$15 - $35
Food Pairing IdeaGrilled pork or octopus (yes, really!)
5
Blaufränkisch
Primary RegionBurgenland, Austria
BodyMedium
Typical Price Range (USD)$20 - $40
Food Pairing IdeaWiener Schnitzel or hearty goulash
6
Petit Verdot
Primary RegionVarious, incl. France, California, Australia
BodyFull
Typical Price Range (USD)$20 - $45
Food Pairing IdeaBraised short ribs or a rich beef stew
7
Tannat
Primary RegionUruguay & South West France
BodyFull
Typical Price Range (USD)$15 - $30
Food Pairing IdeaGrilled steak or strong, aged cheeses
8
Touriga Nacional
Primary RegionDouro, Portugal
BodyFull
Typical Price Range (USD)$20 - $50+
Food Pairing IdeaRoasted lamb with herbs or venison
9
Nerello Mascalese
Primary RegionMount Etna, Sicily, Italy
BodyLight-Medium
Typical Price Range (USD)$25 - $60+
Food Pairing IdeaMushroom risotto or roasted duck
10
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Primary RegionEmilia-Romagna, Italy
BodyMedium-Full
Typical Price Range (USD)$12 - $25
Food Pairing IdeaCured Italian meats like Prosciutto di Parma
11
Teroldego
Primary RegionTrentino, Italy
BodyMedium-Full
Typical Price Range (USD)$18 - $35
Food Pairing IdeaGrilled steak or pasta with robust meat sauce
12
Bonarda (Argentinian)
Primary RegionMendoza, Argentina
BodyMedium
Typical Price Range (USD)$10 - $25
Food Pairing IdeaWood-fired pizza or empanadas
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