grapes Flashcards
red
high in tannins and acidity
originated in bordeaux
thick-skinned, small, and dark blue in color
most widely planted red in world
temperate climate
cabernet sauvignon
red
blended with cabernet sauvignon
fruity wine that matures quickly
originated in bordeaux
temperate climate
most widely planted in bordeaux
merlot
red
prone to disease
originated in northern spain
neutral flavor
blended with other varieties
full-bodied due to tannins and acids
Mediterranean climates
does well in hot but can withstand cooler climate than other Spanish grapes
tempranillo
red
thick skinned
almost black in color
floral and spicy aroma
thrives on hillsides
originated in northern rhone region of france
moderate and hot climates
syrah (shiraz in australia)
red
high sugar
lacks acidity tannins and color
ripens late and requires hot dry climate
used in blends GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre)
originated in Spain and still widely grown there
grown in rhone valley of france
grenache
red
low in tannins and color
traditionally not blended as red wine
burgundy france ancient variety
medium to light-bodied wines
white juice used for sparkling wine
clusters compact
cooler climate
pinot noir
red
well adapted to CA conditions
blackberry plum and spicy aromas
originated in Croatia
warm mild climates
ripened to high sugar levels which results in high alcohol wine
used to make blush or rose wine
zinfandel
white
drought and disease resistant variety
from Spain
high yields
not high quality wines
used in blends
extremely dry, hot areas
Airén
white
most popular white variety
disease resistant
adapts well to diverse climate and soil
used for sparkling wine
from burgundy
chardonnay
white
high acidity
blended (Bordeaux with Semillon to make dry and sweet wines)
2nd most popular white
from bordeaux
dry fresh wines with intense citrus, tropical fruit and gooseberry aromas
cool to moderate climate
sauvignon blanc
white
neutral flavor
fruit aroma
high acidity
used for distillation
widely planted in france
ancient from Italy wide planted there
warm to hot climate?
trebbiano toscano
white
strong aromatics
light bodied
highly acidic
made dry or sweet
from Germany
cool climate
riesling
white
versatile
used for blending
used for raisins
high yield
hot dry climate
Thompson seedless
white
from Loire Valley, France, grown in South Africa
very dry to sweet
fresh and fruity
Chenin blanc
white
from Alsace region of France
spicy
dry to sweet
low acidity
Gewürztraminer
