Top 20 best dry red wine types for you to try (wine-tasting experts) It is also lighter and more acidic. The grapes do well in dry climates and chalky or clay soil. They are common in the Burgundy region of France, Germany, Austria, Italy, South Africa, Chile, and New Zealand. 4. Merlot. Tinhorn Creek Merlot red wine brand. Photo: TinhornCreek. Source: Twitter.