THE WINE COLORS

 

The colors of the wine can vary strongly depending on age, concentration and Winemaking techniques. The grapes and wines belowoften, but not always, exhibit the listed colors. Generally speaking, younger red wines tend to be violet and purple in color, while more mature red wines tend to be a rich garnet color.

 

WHITE WINES

 

White Wine Colors
Grayish yellow

Pinot Grigio

 

White Wine Colors
Greenish yellow

Sauvignon Blanc

 

White Wine Colors
Pale yellow

Colombard, Grüner Veltiner

 

White Wine Colors
Lemon yellow

Riesling, Gewürztraminer

 

White Wine Colors
Light gold

Chenin Blanc

 

White Wine Colors
Golden yellow

Chardonnay, Viognier, Sémillon

 

White Wine Colors
Gold

Dessert wines

 

White Wine Colors
Brownish yellow

Sherry, mature white Burgundy

 

White Wine Colors
Amber

Vin Santo, Tokaji

 

White Wine Colors
Brown

Malaga, Marsala

 
ROSÉ WINES

 

White Rose Colors
Onion skin

Rosé Champagne

 

White Rose Colors
Salmon

Rosé Syrah

 

White Rose Colors
Raspberry

Rosé Grenache, White Zinfandel

 
RED WINES

 

White Red Colors
Copper

Aged Grenache

 

White Red Colors
Brick red

Mature Pinot Noir, aged Bordeaux

 

White Red Colors
Garnet

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nebbiolo

 

White Red Colors
Ruby

Young Pinot Noir, Tempranillo

 

White Red Colors
Cherry

Sangiovese, Zinfandel

 

White Red Colors
Purple

Barbera, Amarone

 

White Red Colors
Blackish red

Shiraz, Vintage Port