Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a wine region in India.

Growers build the wines around Shiraz, filling out the blend with Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

Vines root into alluvial and volcanic.

The climate is tropical, running altitude-moderated.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and vibrant, showcasing fruit-forward profiles, light and effervescent and ideal for celebrations.

The named areas within are Nashik, Pune, Sangli and Baramati.

Producers worth knowing include Chateau Indage, Fratelli Wines and Sula Vineyards.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, spicy indian cuisine, seafood dishes and cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and vibrant.

White: Showcasing fruit-forward profiles.

Sparkling: Light and effervescent, Ideal for celebrations.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Fratelli 'Sette' Red, Maharashtra, India
• Fratelli Cabernet Sauvignon, Maharashtra, India
• Fratelli Classic Chenin, Maharashtra, India
• Fratelli Classic Shiraz, Maharashtra, India
• Fratelli Gran Cuvee Brut, Maharashtra, India
• Fratelli J'Noon Red, Maharashtra, India
• Fratelli MS - Masters Selection Red, Maharashtra, India
• Sula Vineyards 'Dia' White Sparkling, Nashik, India

At the table.

• grilled meats
• spicy Indian cuisine
• seafood dishes
• cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Maharashtra: common questions

More from here: every wine region in India, or the wider India guide.