Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark skinned red wine grape originating from Bordeaux, France. Today is grown in major wine regions worldwide. It is known for producing full bodied and tannic red wines with intense dark fruit flavors and exceptional aging potential.
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Malbec
Malbec is a full bodied red wine crafted from grapes of the same name. It is deep purple in color, with velvety texture and plush dark fruit notes.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir refers to both the wine and its grape variety, which is one of the oldest in the world. It is a light to medium bodied red wine with high acidity and low tannins.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green skinned grape used to make white wines. Originating in Burgundy, France, its wines are dry and medium to full bodied.
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is an Italian red wine grape variety, primarily cultivated in the Abruzzo region. Its produces a dry and full bodied red wine called Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with moderate tannins, vibrant acidity and dark fruit and spice notes.
Merlot
Merlot is a beloved red wine known for its velvety texture, low tannins and approachable, fruit forward profile. It is a common grape in Bordeaux blends, also commonly used as a single varietal.
Grapes
Wine grapes are the fruit of the grape vine, small thick skinned and sugary berries, majorly from the Vitis vinifera species. Popular grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a light bodied and crisp white wine made from greyish blue grapes of the same name. It is dry, highly acidic and refreshing with lemon, green apple and pear flavors.
Moscato
Moscato is a sweet and highly aromatic Italian white wine made from the ancient Muscat Blanc grape. It is low in alcohol (typically between 5-7% ABV), and displays notes of peach, apricot and orange blossom.