Blending Partners and Why Flashcards

1
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Grenacha

A

Brings high alcohol with spiced red fruit

Key in Priorat blends with Carineña

Rhône - GSM

Early Ripening

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Monstrall (Mourvèdre)

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Deep colour, Full Body, High Tannin and alcohol with flavours of ripe Blackberry fruit

Gamey, Meaty

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Verdejo

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Light Body, High Acidity, Flavors of Peach and Melon

Sauvignon Blanc (Rueda)

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4
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Carineña (Carignan/Mazuelo in Rioja)

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Add acidity, Tannin and Color

Blends with Tempranillo or Garnacha

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5
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Graciano

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Small % to finest Riojas to add

  1. Tannins
  2. Acid
  3. Concentrated black fruit
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Malbec

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Deep coloured red wine with medium to high tannins, blackberry, plum and spice aromas

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Semillon

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Thin Skinned, susceptible to botrytis and capable of ageing

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8
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Sauvignon Blanc

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adds acidity and fruitiness

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9
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Muscadelle

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aromas of exotic perfume

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10
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Petit Verdot

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Tannin with spicy notes

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Ruby Port

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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.

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Cinsault

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Provides red fruit flavor rather than tannin or color.

Best with Grenache for fresh, fruity Rosés

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Syrah

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Provides color and tannin

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14
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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Blended for tannin and notes of cassis

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