The best wines of India
Discover the best wines of India as well as the best winemakers of India and estates of India to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of India and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of India by region
Looking for a good wine of India among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of India. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of India with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of India
See the top 100 best red wines of IndiaWant to buy a red wine of India cheap or sell a red wine of India at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of India
Red wines from the region of India go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of beef in white wine, shoulder of lamb in a crust or goat cheese omelette.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of India
On the nose the red wine of the region of India. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, coffee or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, dried fruit or black cherries.
The best vintages in red wine of India
- 1988With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.47/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.44/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.42/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.39/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.32/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of India
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Zinfandel
- Tempranillo
- Sangiovese
- Viognier
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of India
A wine route planned in the region of India? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of India.
- Winery Pause Maharashtra
- Winery Krsma Bangalore
- Winery Grover Zampa Bangalore
- Winery Soul Tree Nashik
- Winery Big Banyan Bangalore
- Winery Oakwood Vineyards Nashik
- Winery Four Seasons Maharashtra
- Winery Good Earth Nashik
- Winery Taj Mahal Nashik
- Winery Nine Hills Nashik
- Winery Vallonné Nashik
- Winery The Daily Dose Nashik
- Winery Samara Nashik
- Winery Fratelli Maharashtra
- Winery Deccan Plateau Sahyadri
- Winery Sula Vineyards Nashik
- Winery York Nashik
- Winery Vitae Maharashtra
- SDU Winery Bangalore
- Winery Soma Vineyards Nashik
Discovering the wine region of India
India is an emerging wine economy, both in terms of production and consumption, and has the potential to become a major player on the global wine scene. This is because the country has consistently experienced the highest growth in consumption in the world, at around 20-30% per annum between 2002 and 2010. To meet this demand, a significant amount of wine is imported every year, but India also has a set of well-established and evolving domestic wineries.
Historically, the introduction of grapes to the Indian subcontinent and the subsequent proliferation of viticulture came from Persia in 500 B.
C. There is no evidence that commercial viticulture existed before the 19th century, when British colonialists supported the establishment of a local source of supply. However, just as the embryonic wine industry was beginning to take shape, it suffered a devastating blow from the outbreak of Phylloxera. Religious and cultural vetoes on Alcohol consumption also proved to be a difficult challenge to the growth of Indian wine after independence from Britain.
This continues to be the case in many parts of the country, where prohibition is enforced through local laws.
Despite these obstacles, the Indian wine industry expanded on a large scale in the late 1980s and early 1990s, due to globalization and liberal economic measures, as well as notable initiatives in modern viticulture by producers such as Chateau Indage - India's first commercial winery. The current boom in wine consumption is largely due to the growth of an affluent 'middle class'.
Due to its geographical location, India is not an easy place for large-scale viticulture.
Great white wines of India
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of India
White wines from the region of India go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of lobster in court-bouillon, back of cod with chorizo and parmesan crumble or rice with milk.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of India
On the nose the white wine of the region of India. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, pear or floral and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, grapefruit or minerality.
The best vintages in white wine of India
- 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.51/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.48/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.35/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.33/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of India
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Viognier
- Chenin Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Sangiovese
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of India
A wine route planned in the region of India? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of India.
- Winery Sula Vineyards Nashik
- Winery Grover Zampa Bangalore
- Winery Fratelli Maharashtra
- Winery Charosa Vineyards Nashik
- SDU Winery Bangalore
- Winery Vitae Maharashtra
- Winery Kadu Bangalore
- Winery Indiosa Nashik
- Winery Krsma Bangalore
- Winery Vallonné Nashik
- Winery The Daily Dose Nashik
- Winery Four Seasons Maharashtra
- Winery Soul Tree Nashik
- Winery Indage Nashik
- Winery Myra Bangalore
- Winery Big Banyan Bangalore
- Winery Soma Vineyards Nashik
- Winery York Nashik
- Winery Reveilo Nashik
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
Great sparkling wines of India
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of India
Sparkling wines from the region of India go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal head with vinaigrette, butternut and goat cheese gratin or wild boar leg of 7 hours.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of India
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of India. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, citrus fruit or tree fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of India
- 2008With an average score of 3.43/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.39/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.36/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.20/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.20/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.00/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of India
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Müller-Thurgau
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of India
A wine route planned in the region of India? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of India.
- Winery Sula Vineyards Nashik
- Winery Grover Zampa Bangalore
- Winery York Nashik
- Winery Chandon Nashik
- Winery Fratelli Maharashtra
The word of the wine: Anthocyanins
Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
Great pink wines of India
See the top 100 best pink wines of IndiaWant to buy a pink wine of India cheap or sell a pink wine of India at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of India
Pink wines from the region of India go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of vegetable noddles, oriental stew with couscous or pasta gratin with strasbourg sausages.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of India
On the nose the pink wine of the region of India. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, microbio or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of India
- 2018With an average score of 3.65/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.57/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.30/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.26/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of India
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Zinfandel
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grenache
- Sangiovese
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of India
A wine route planned in the region of India? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of India.
- Winery Grover Zampa Bangalore
- Winery York Nashik
- Winery Vallonné Nashik
- Winery Soul Tree Nashik
- Winery Kadu Bangalore
- Winery Sula Vineyards Nashik
- Winery Fratelli Maharashtra
- Winery Big Banyan Bangalore
Discover the grape variety: Müller-Thurgau
Müller-Thurgau shows the character of its noble origins. This Swiss white grape variety is a cross between the royal madeleine and the riesling. The idea that the latter was crossed with the sylvaner is irrelevant. The variety can be recognized by its vigorous character and its semi-erect habit. Preferring rich soils and short prunings, the plant sees its buds open quite early. The buds are cottony and soft green in color. The slightly embossed and tormented blade, with 5 to 7 lobes, makes it possible to distinguish the adult leaves. The clusters appear compact, pyramidal or cylindrical in shape and small to medium in size. The flavour of the Müller-Turgau berries is reminiscent of Muscat. The juicy and crunchy pulp is revealed under a greyish skin. When ripe, the fruit has a mottled shell on a golden yellow background. Switzerland prefers to extract the juice from this variety. The wine made from it is rather heavy and does not keep well.
Great sweet wines of India
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of India
Sweet wines from the region of India go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of mouclade, yellow fish or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of India
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of India. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or honeycomb and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of India
- 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of India
- Chenin Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of India
A wine route planned in the region of India? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of India.
- Winery Sula Vineyards Nashik
- Winery Vallonné Nashik
- Winery York Nashik
The word of the wine: MA
Auxiliary brand or buyer's brand (supermarket for example) gathering champagnes of various origins. It offers no guarantee of quality or traceability.
Great natural sweet wines of India
See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of IndiaWant to buy a natural-sweet wine of India cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of India at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of India
Natural sweet wines from the region of India go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, original mafé with okra or simple and fragrant roast veal.
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of India
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- Shiraz/Syrah
The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of India
A wine route planned in the region of India? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of India.
- Winery Sula Vineyards Nashik
- Winery Nashik Vintners Nashik
- Winery Fratelli Maharashtra
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
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