Dense, Intense Red Wines from Douro, Dão, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Perfect with Hearty Dishes
Full-bodied red wines from Portugal and South Africa are known for their density, power, and intensity, offering richness, structure, and character.
Whether from the renowned Douro and Dão regions in Portugal or the top South African regions Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, these reds impress with opulent fruit, complex aromas, and a long, balanced finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Black Pearl Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Jahrgang 2022 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
Content: 0.75 Litre (€19.93* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Black Countess
- Val du Charron
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Shiraz/Syrah - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 86 Punkte
- Gilbert & Gaillard 2024: Doppel-Gold
Content: 0.75 Litre (€14.60* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Merlot Reserve
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2026: 95 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€41.27* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cabernet Sauvignon
- La Petite Ferme
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Franschhoek
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 88 Punkte
- Gilbert & Gaillard 2024 & 2025: Doppel-Gold
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silber
Content: 0.75 Litre (€21.27* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Tritonia
- De Krans
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Calitzdorp
- Touriga Nacional
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 92 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 92 Punkte
- Veritas Awards 2024: Silber
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 90 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€23.93* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Serenity
- Ataraxia Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage - blend
- Jahrgang 2020 - Tim Atkin 2023: 92 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€25.33* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Outeiro
- Terras de Alter Vinhos
- Red wine - dry
- Portugal - Alentejano
- Shiraz/Syrah - blend
Content: 0.75 Litre (€25.20* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Ladybird Red (aus organischem Anbau)
- Ladybird Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot - blend
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€19.93* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Twyfeling Cinsaut
- Bosman Family Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Wellington
- Cinsault
- Jahrgang 2023 - Tim Atkin 2025: 92 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2022 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
Content: 0.75 Litre (€20.00* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Red
- Savage Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 91 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 96 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 93 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 94 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€50.67* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Red
- Savage Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 96 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 94 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€50.67* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Oldenburg Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€48.00* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
More information about full-bodied red wines
In Portugal, Douro and Dão red wines are made from Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, or Touriga Franca, delivering wines that are powerful, dense, and full-bodied, with notes of dark berries, cherries, spices, and fine oak. South African reds, from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, or Pinotage, are rich, spicy, and smooth, with well-integrated tannins and remarkable depth.
These full-bodied, powerful red wines are ideal companions for beef, lamb, game, braised dishes, or hearty pasta sauces. Enjoyed on their own, they reveal their full potential and offer an intense, layered tasting experience.
Discover full-bodied, dense, and powerful red wines from Portugal and South Africa – elegant, intense, and perfect for special moments or festive occasions.