Grapes
Grapes
Wine grapes are the fruit of the grape vine, small thick skinned and sugary berries, majorly from the Vitis vinifera species. There are over 10,000 varieties, specifically grown for winemaking rather than eating, with many seeds and intense flavors. The grapes provide essential sugars for fermentation, while their skins, seeds and pulp contribute acidity, flavor and tannins. Popular grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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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.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a light to medium bodied red wine grape with high acidity, moderate tannins and an aromatic profile. It is the parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel, known as Primitivo in Italy, is a versatile, black skinned grape primarily grown in California. It ican be made into spicy high alcohol red wines or a sweet, pink rosé called White Zinfandel.
Riesling
Riesling refers to both the white wine and the grape, a highly aromatic and versatile white grape variety that originated from Rhine, Germany. Riesling wine displays crisp citrus notes, green apple and peach, as well as a distinct petroleum aroma that develops with age.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a black grape variety native to Spain, the backbone of the red wines Rioja and Ribera Del Duero. Tempranillo produces savory, medium to bodied wines with cherry, plum, tobacco and leather flavors.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark colored grape that makes one of the world's most popular and full bodied red wines. Originating from Bordeaux, France, it is now grown in major wine regions worldwide.
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.