Grapes Flashcards
Chardonnay - Typical Climates
Cool, Moderate, Hot
Chardonnay - Common Tasting Notes in a Cool Climate
Green fruit, high natural acidity, dry
Chardonnay - Common Tasting Notes in a Moderate Climate
Citrus and stone fruit, medium / high acid, dry
Chardonnay - Common Tasting Notes in a Hot Climate
Tropical fruit, medium acid, dry
Chardonnay - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Oak, butter, hazelnut, mineral
Chardonnay - Commonly blended with…
Semillon, local varieties, Pinot Noir for Champagne and other sparkling wines
Pinot Noir - Typical Climates
Cool, Moderate
Pinot Noir - Common Tasting Notes in a Cool Climate
Vegetal, high acid, low tannins
Pinot Noir - Common Tasting Notes in a Moderate Climate
Red fruit, medium / high acid, low/medium tannins
Pinot Noir - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Vegetal, animal
Pinot Noir - Commonly blended with…
Gamay, Chardonnay for Champagne and other sparkling wines
Cabernet Sauvignon - Typical Climates
Moderate, Hot
Cabernet Sauvignon - Common Tasting Notes in a Moderate Climate
Black fruit, high acid, high tannin
Cabernet Sauvignon - Common Tasting Notes in a Hot Climate
Black fruit, medium acid, high tannin
Cabernet Sauvignon - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Oak, bell pepper, cedar
Cabernet Sauvignon - Commonly blended with…
Merlot, Shiraz, Malbec, Carmenere
Merlot - Typical Climates
Moderate, Hot
Merlot - Common Tasting Notes in a Moderate Climate
Red fruit, medium acid, light / medium tannin
Merlot - Common Tasting Notes in a Hot Climate
Black fruit, low acid, medium tannin
Merlot - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Oak, fruitcake, chocolate
Merlot - Commonly blended with…
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere
Sauvignon Blanc - Typical Climates
Cool, Moderate
Sauvignon Blanc - Common Tasting Notes in a Cool Climate
Pungent herbaceous and green fruit, high acid, dry
Sauvignon Blanc - Common Tasting Notes in a Moderate Climate
Less pungent, stone fruit, medium / high acid, dry
Sauvignon Blanc - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Green fruit, elderflower, mineral
Sauvignon Blanc - Commonly blended with…
Semillon
Riesling - Typical Climates
Cool, Moderate
Riesling - Common Tasting Notes in a Cool Climate
Green and citrus fruit, high acid, dry, medium or sweet
Riesling - Common Tasting Notes in a Moderate Climate
Citrus and stone fruit, high acid, usually dry
Riesling - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Smoke, honey, tropical fruit, mineral, botrytis
Riesling - Commonly blended with…
Other aromatic varieties
Syrah (Shiraz) - Typical Climates
Moderate, Hot
Syrah (Shiraz) - Common Tasting Notes in a Moderate Climate
Pepper, black fruit, high acid, medium tannin
Syrah (Shiraz) - Common Tasting Notes in a Hot Climate
Spice, black fruit, medium acid, high tannin
Syrah (Shiraz) - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Oak, vegetal, animal, chocolate
Syrah (Shiraz) - Commonly blended with…
Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier
Grenache (Garnacha) - Typical Climates
Hot
Grenache (Garnacha) - Common Tasting Notes in a Hot Climate
Red fruit, low acidity, low tannings
Grenache (Garnacha) - Common Tasting Notes - Other Flavours
Spice, toffee, used for Rose wines
Grenache (Garnacha) - Commonly blended with…
Syrah, other Southern France varieties, Tempranillo
Why is Grenache blended with Syrah?
Adds alcohol and red fruit character Lowers tannins and acidity
Trebbiano - Common Tasting Notes
Light body and alcohol, High acidity, Neutral flavor, Easy drinking
Pinot Grigio - Common Tasting Notes
Light body, high acid, dry, delicate green & citrus fruit flavours
Pinot Gris - Common Tasting Notes
High alcohol, dry to medium to sweet, full bodied, honey, banana, melon and ginger
Nebbiolo - Common Tasting Notes
Full bodied, high tannins, alcohol and acidity, red fruit and floral flavours
Sangiovese - Common Tasting Notes
Medium to High Body, High Tannins and Acid, Red fruit, cherry, plum, herbal and often oaked
Montepulcciano - Common Tasting Notes
High body, acid, tannin and alcohol Lots of character Black fruit & spices (blackberry, black pepper, raisin, jammy)
Primativo / Zinfandel - Common Tasting Notes
Deep colour, full body and high alcohol Black fruit, dried fruit (blackberry, prune, clove, raisin, liquorice)
Aglianico - Common Tasting Notes
Deep colour, full body, high acid and tannin Black fruit flavours
Tempranillo - Common Tasting Notes
Medium to high Body, medium-high acidity and high tannins Red fruit & black fruit (cherry, fig) Often oaked using American oak - picks up sweet coconut and vanilla
Torrentes - Common Tasting Notes
Very aromatic, Medium body and acidity, high alcohol Perfume and Grape flavours
Carménère - Typical Climates
Hot, Moderate
Carménère - Common Tasting Notes
Raspberry, Green Pepper, Redcurrant, medium acid, medium tannin
Negroamaro - Common Tasting Notes
Black fruit, herbs, medium acidity, med/high tannin