Grape Varieties Flashcards
An example of a hybrid grape
Seyval blanc
An example of a grape that was produced via a crossing
Cabernet Sauvignon
a scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction
Species
the name for the category of grapes that result from the sexual reproduction via the vitis vinifera grape and a Vitis labrusca grape
Hybrid
Term used for the offspring of sexual reproduction between two vitis vinifera grapes
Cross
Term used for a subspecies of vitis vinifera
Variety
Charm used for indigenous grapes that are the result of natural crossbreeding for natural mutation in a specific area
Autochthonous
A term used for great varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of environments
International
Term used for an asexually reproduced Vine that has modified itself to be slightly different from its parents
Clone
a grape variety derived from a Vine that has different characteristics from its parents via imperfect reproduction of its cells as it grows
Mutation
A type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it
Clone
A grape that is a result of the sexual reproduction of grapes from two different but closely related species
Hybrid
Italian variety known to have aromas of tar and roses
Nebiolo
The main variety in the black wine of Cahors
Malbec
white grape variety that can be coaxed into a wide variety of styles, including a California style that often has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit
Chardonnay
Also known as Pinot grigio
Pinot gris, grauburgunder
Red grape grown in burgundy, new zealand, and Oregon
Pinot noir
Italian variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile
Sangiovese
The leading red grape of Spain
Tempranillo
Also known as ugni Blanc
Trebbiano Toscano
One of the most aromatic white grape varieties, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and Rose
Gewurztraminer
Red grape variety often used in a bland along with Grenache and mourvedre
Syrah
Widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk honey apricot table grapes and orange blossom
Muscat
Red grape variety that is native to france, but that has achieved renown in Argentina
Malbec
White grape variety that often shows gasoline or petrol like aromas
Riesling
Also known as weissburgunder
Pinot blanc
The most widely planted grape in south africa
Chenin Blanc
