Blending Partners and Why Flashcards
Grenacha
Brings high alcohol with spiced red fruit
Key in Priorat blends with Carineña
Rhône - GSM
Early Ripening
Monstrall (Mourvèdre)
Deep colour, Full Body, High Tannin and alcohol with flavours of ripe Blackberry fruit
Gamey, Meaty
Verdejo
Light Body, High Acidity, Flavors of Peach and Melon
Sauvignon Blanc (Rueda)
Carineña (Carignan/Mazuelo in Rioja)
Add acidity, Tannin and Color
Blends with Tempranillo or Garnacha
Graciano
Small % to finest Riojas to add
- Tannins
- Acid
- Concentrated black fruit
Malbec
Deep coloured red wine with medium to high tannins, blackberry, plum and spice aromas
Semillon
Thin Skinned, susceptible to botrytis and capable of ageing
Sauvignon Blanc
adds acidity and fruitiness
Muscadelle
aromas of exotic perfume
Petit Verdot
Tannin with spicy notes
Ruby Port
Deep and concentrated black fruit flavors with spice notes such as cinnamon and liquorice
When aged, Rubys can develop toffee, mocha, chocolate, and leathery aromas, yet they tend to express fresher and more bombastic flavors than a similarly aged Tawny port.
Cinsault
Provides red fruit flavor rather than tannin or color.
Best with Grenache for fresh, fruity Rosés
Syrah
Provides color and tannin
Cabernet Sauvignon
Blended for tannin and notes of cassis