Regions/Aspects of Major Red Grapes

Question 1

Gamay

Answer 1

Texture: Light Tannin Level: Low Where they grow the happiest: Beaujolais, France Color Level: Light Ageability: Drink Young

Question 2

Pinot Noir

Answer 2

Texture: Light Tannin Level: Low Where they grow the happiest: Burgundy, France; Champagne, France; California; Oregon Color Level: Light Ageability: Drink Young

Question 3

Tempranillo

Answer 3

Texture: Light-Medium Tannin Level: Low+ Where they grow the happiest: Rioja, Spain Color Level: Light+ Ageability: Drink Young+

Question 4

Sangiovese

Answer 4

Texture: Light-Medium Tannin Level: Medium Where they grow the happiest: Tuscany, Italy Color Level: Medium Ageability: Moderate

Question 5

Merlot

Answer 5

Texture: Medium Tannin Level: Medium Where they grow the happiest: Bordeaux, France; Napa, California Color Level: Medium Ageability: Moderate

Question 6

Zinfandel

Answer 6

Texture: Medium-Full Tannin Level: Medium+ Where they grow the happiest: California Color Level: Medium+ Ageability: Moderate

Question 7

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 7

Texture: Full-bodied Tannin Level: High Where they grow the happiest: Bordeaux, France; Napa, California; Chile Color Level: Deep Ageability: Wine to Age

Question 8

Nebbiolo

Answer 8

Texture: Full-bodied Tannin Level: High Where they grow the happiest: Piedmont, Italy Color Level: Deep Ageability: Wine to Age

Question 9

Syrah/Shiraz

Answer 9

Texture: Full-bodied Tannin Level: High Where they grow the happiest: Rhône Valley, France; Australia; California Color Level: Deep Ageability: Wine To Age