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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. 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