Grape Varieties Flashcards
Learn about different grapes that are produced to make wine
The colour of this grape does not effect the quality of wine however, the colour can affect the batch of wine created
White grapes
The grapes produce a fruiter wine, flavours such as tropical fruit, apples, peaches and nuts
White grapes
A wine with a smokier flavour is aged in…
Oak barrels
White wine aged in oak barrels has more…
Tannin
This type of wine is fruiter, has less tannin and some astringency.
White wine
Cool weather adds acidity to this wine; in temperate weather these grapes are best grown over a long period of time to balance the flavour of the wine.
What grapes are used for this wine?
White grapes
These grapes are grown for a shorter period of time than red grapes
‘Black’ or purple grapes
The colour of this grape can effect the body, aroma, flavour and colour of the wine produced.
Red grapes
Red grapes refer to…
All darker grapes including, the black grape
What is the main difference between red and white wine?
The amount of tannin produced during the making of the wine.
Which part of the grape produces tannin?
The skin, seeds and stalk.
The more tannin in the wine the more…
Bitterness, texture and body the wine has.
This wine is less fruiter, has high levels of tannin and very dry.
Red wine
In hot weather, these grapes will lack acidity and fruitiness but will be rich and dark.
In temperate/moderate weather these grapes are best grown for longer, to increase tannin and acidity.
In cold weather, these grapes can be fruitier and higher in acidity
Red grapes
Colour of these grapes changes drastically depending how long they’re grown for
Red grapes
