Riesling
Riesling
Riesling is a highly aromatic white grape variety originating in Germany’s Rhine region, producing wines that range from bone dry to lusciously sweet. It is known for its high acidity, exceptional ability to reflect terroir and a sweetness spectrum that extends through to rich ice wines. Tasting notes typically include citrus, green apple and peach, while aged Rieslings develop a distinctive petrol or mineral character considered a hallmark of the variety.
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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.
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.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape originating from France's Loire Valley. It is naturally high in acidity and it produces a wide spectrum of wine styles, from bone dry and crisp to sweet dessert wines, as well as sparkling wines (crémant).
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.
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is one of the finest red grape varieties from Piedmont, Italy, used solely to craft prestigious wines like Barolo and Barbaresco. It is renowned for its full bodied, highly tannic, highly acidic and pale colored wines.
Barbera
Barbera is a popular red wine grape from Piedmont, Italy, known for producing medium bodied, deeply colored and fruity wines with high acidity and low tannins.
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.
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.