10 Best Indian Wine Brands To Sip and Swirl With Elegance

One of India's oldest wineries, Grover Zampa has vineyards at Nandi Hills In Karnataka and Nashik Valley in Maharashtra. These premium locations allow the brand to extract only the best that the country has to offer. They also use internationally accepted techniques, sustainable practices and selective hand harvesting to pick grapes. This gives a discrete style and balance to Grover Zampa wines, establishing themselves as a perfect choice for best Indian wine. 

Popular Wines: Grover Signet Shiraz, Grover Art Collection Merlot, Grover Chene Reserve.

Run by a husband-wife duo, KRSMA is one of the more popular Indian wine brands from Karnataka that you've probably already heard of given the number of awards this winery has under its belt. Their unique terroir is located in Hampi Hills just 70 kilometres from the World Heritage Site. All KRSMA Estates' wines are single varietals, made from only the best grapes from each harvest. Personal touch also forms a big part of this brand's winemaking, as the Founders decide on the exact time of harvest themselves. They taste the fruit from every plot every day, during the ripening period, and the yeast, too, is personally selected after trials on test ferments.

Popular Wines: Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, KRSMA K2.

A common label for Indian wine brands, Sula wine sees its journey from grape to glass happen at Nashik Valley touted to be the Napa Valley of India. We also love this company for its eco-friendly and sustainable winemaking practices. Sula also ensures a fair livelihood for its community of farmers across Maharashtra and Karnataka. Upon harvesting premium grapes from their estate vineyards and local farmers, a distinctive Indian-style of winemaking to produce wines. To find which Sula wine suits you best, you can take a flavour profile test on their website.

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Popular Wines: Chenin Blanc Reserve, Riesling, Dindori Reserve Viognier.

The sprawling Fratelli vineyards at Akluj, South of Pune boasts of an expanse of 240 acres. This best Indian wine brand is a labour of love by seven brothers — hence, the name Fratelli literally translating to 'brothers.' Fratelli is known to produce world-class International standard wine made using Italian expertise. Their artisanal wines are made from single grape varietals employing Piero Masi’s sustainable and minimal viticultural mantra. The result are wines that offer a broader diversity of wine styles with bold, strong flavours. Read more on their vineyards here.

Popular Wines: Sette, Gran Cuvée Brut, Sangiovese Bianco.

Early Dark wines may be new on the block but cater to a huge untapped market. These wines are produced in France but are bottled for India. Yes, this Bengaluru-based wine brand is known for vino that pairs perfectly well with Indian food. Adhering to winemaking processes and standards, these wines make mention of the grapes and the varietal on the labels. And most importantly, these wines are quality certified by the French government. In terms of flavour profile, they're easy to drink, so something the Indian market will appreciate. Read more here.

Popular Wines: Cabernet Merlot, Chardonnay, Rosé.

Big Banyan is a fantastic choice for best Indian wine brands, from Namma Bengaluru that crafts premium wines with an Italian finesse. Their vineyard is a short drive from a 400-year old Banyan Tree located on the fringes of the city, this sloves the puzzle of their name. The brand seeks expertise from Italian winemaker, Lucio Matricardi and uses only the choicest grapes. This is hand harvested and transformed into wine at Big Banyan's wineries in Bengaluru and Goa.

Pro tip: Read more about their vineyard in Bengaluru here.

Popular Wines: Picker's Hand, Rosa Rossa, Sauvignon Blanc.

Just ahead of Sula is York Winery, an emerging Indian wine brand that is known for its top-notch quality wines. The characteristic flavour profile of their wines is a product of the different microclimates and soils at their Nashik estate. York also uses a winemaking style that is a combination of modern Australia and South African practices with some old world French influence to set their wines apart.

Popular Wines: Sparkling Rosé, Arros, Chenin Blanc.

Bang for your buck seems to be the theme at this Bengaluru boutique winery. And despite being young in the market, SDU has managed to carve a niche in the market, especially with its Deva brand that produces some premium quality wines at affordable prices. SDU also imports its bottles, screw caps and labels from Italy, but the label design is done in-house, keeping the look wholly Indian.

Popular Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva Syrah, Reserva Chardonnay.

Four Seasons Wines are one of the popular Indian wine brands, whose range of wines (red, white and rose) have set their mark with their tantalising texture and relishing experience. Made from carefully selected grapes from the valleys of Sahyadrin in Maharashtra, every bottle is crafted with exquisite taste and passion towards the art of winemaking. They also market their wines under three different names — Zinzi, Ritu and Four Seasons.

Popular Wines: Four Seasons Blush, Ritu Chenin Blanc, Zinzi Red.

Chandon India is known to produce premium red from 100% Shiraz grapes from Nashik. They are aged gracefully in French oak barrels, ensuring utmost quality and refinement. With each sip, enjoy the craftsmanship and fine wine that makes it a rather rewarding experience when it comes to discovering the best Indian wine.

Popular Wines: Chandon Aurva