Grapes Flashcards
Merlot
Red
Bordeaux
Dark blue
Mixed with Cabernet Sauvignon often
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red
Bordeaux
Thick-skinned, small berries, dark blue skinned
High in tannins and acidity
Tempranillo
Red
Spain
Fragile and prone to disease
Plum and strawberry aromas
Often blended
Syrah
Red
Rhone
Dark blue; almost black
Thick skinned
Floral and spicy aromas
Cedar, black currant, plum, black pepper, and spice flavors
Grenache
Red
Spain
Ripens late
Dry hot conditions
High in sugar and fruity
Lack tannins and color
Often used in blends
Pinot Noir
Red
Burgundy
Low in tannins and color
Strawberry and cherry aromas
Cool climates
Zinfandel
Red
Croatia
Warmer conditions
Often made as white wine (White zinfandel)
Blackberry, plum, spicy aromas
Airen
White
Spain
Resistant to drought and diseases
Mostly used in blends
Chardonnay
White
Burgundy
Disease resistant
Adapts well to climates
Make champagne a lot
Sauvignon Blanc
White
Bordeaux
Dry wines
Grass, citrus, tropical fruit, gooseberry flavors and aromas
High acidity
Good blender
Parent of Cabernet Sauvignon
Trebbiano Toscano
White
Italy
Fresh, fruity
High acidity
Riesling
White
Germany
Light bodied
High acidity
Prosecco
White (Champagne)
Italy
Bulk/Charmat method
