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Default Least tannic red wines

ribster22 > writes:

> I absolutely love red wines with Italian food. My palate loves it, but
> my stomach doesn't lately it seems.
>
> My question is this: Which variety's or specific reds, or wines from
> specific regions are the least acidic? I can drink chardonnay or pinot
> gris without any issues, my issue's are only with reds.
>
> Seems like a tragedy not to be able to enjoy a nice red with Italian
> fare.


A tragedy indeed!

From your post it isn't clear exactly what the problem is. Your
subject line refers to tannins and your body to acidity. These are
different issues.

Merlot, for example, is often low acidity. Sometimes it has little
tannins, other times more.

If it really is low tannins you want, Chianti can be low in tannins.
Beaujolais is usually low in tannins.

Asking your local knowledgeable wine merchant is usually a good idea!