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Tempranillo

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (cherry, plum), tobacco, leather, vanilla, clove
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero), Portugal, Argentina

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Garnacha (Grenache)

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Wine Style: Red, Rosé
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low/Medium
Acid Level: Low/Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red berries (strawberry, raspberry), white pepper, licorice, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Priorat, Rioja), France (Rhône Valley), Australia

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Graciano

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), floral notes, spice, leather
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rioja, Navarra)

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Cariñena (Carignan)

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Dark fruits (blackberry, black cherry), pepper, spice, earthy notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Aragon, Priorat), France (Languedoc-Roussillon)

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Merlot

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, chocolate, vanilla, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), USA (California), Italy (Tuscany)

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), green bell pepper, mint, tobacco, oak
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), USA (California), Australia (Coonawarra), Chile

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Chardonnay

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, citrus, tropical fruits, butter, vanilla, toast
Common regions the grape is found: France (Burgundy, Champagne), USA (California), Australia

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Verdejo

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, green apple, fennel, herbaceous, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rueda)

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, lime, passion fruit, grass, bell pepper, flint
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Bordeaux), New Zealand, USA (California)

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Albariño

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, peach, apricot, floral, saline, mineral notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Rías Baixas), Portugal (Vinho Verde)

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Pinot Noir

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red berries (cherry, raspberry), mushroom, forest floor, spices
Common regions the grape is found: France (Burgundy), USA (California, Oregon), New Zealand

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Zinfandel

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Wine Style: Red, Rosé
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), spice, pepper, jammy notes
Common regions the grape is found: USA (California)

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Vidal

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, citrus, tropical fruits, honey, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: Canada (Ontario, British Columbia), USA (New York)

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Riesling

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low to High (varies by style)
Body Level: Low/Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, citrus, peach, apricot, petrol, floral, mineral
Common regions the grape is found: Germany, France (Alsace), Australia (Clare Valley, Eden Valley)

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Carmenère

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), green bell pepper, herbal, spice
Common regions the grape is found: Chile

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Syrah (Shiraz)

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), pepper, spice, chocolate, smoke
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley), Australia (Barossa Valley), USA (California)

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Malbec

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Dark fruits (blackberry, plum), chocolate, coffee, tobacco, violet
Common regions the grape is found: Argentina (Mendoza), France (Cahors)

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Torrontés

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Floral, citrus, peach, apricot, rose petals, jasmine
Common regions the grape is found: Argentina (Salta)

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Chenin Blanc

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low to High (varies by style)
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, honey, quince, floral, mineral
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley), South Africa

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Pinotage

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Early/Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), banana, smoke, chocolate, coffee
Common regions the grape is found: South Africa

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Shiraz (Syrah)

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), pepper, spice, chocolate, smoke
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley), Australia (Barossa Valley), USA (California)

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Grenache (Garnacha)

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Wine Style: Red, Rosé
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low/Medium
Acid Level: Low/Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red berries (strawberry, raspberry), white pepper, licorice, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Priorat, Rioja), France (Rhône Valley), Australia

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Semillon

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, apple, pear, honey, waxy, nutty
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), Australia (Hunter Valley)

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Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio)

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, lemon, peach, floral, honey
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Friuli), France (Alsace), USA (Oregon)
Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear, lemon, peach, floral, honey
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Friuli), France (Alsace), USA (Oregon)

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Cabernet Franc

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), green bell pepper, herbs, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Bordeaux), USA (California), Italy
Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium/High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (raspberry, cherry), green bell pepper, herbs, floral notes
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Bordeaux), USA (California), Italy

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Sémillon

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, apple, pear, honey, waxy, nutty
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux), Australia (Hunter Valley)

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Muscadelle

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Floral, citrus, apricot, musky
Common regions the grape is found: France (Bordeaux)

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Gamay

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Low/Medium
Tannin Level: Low/Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red fruits (strawberry, cherry), banana, floral, earthy notes
Common regions the grape is found: France (Beaujolais)

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Gewurztraminer

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Low
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Lychee, rose, ginger, spice, tropical fruits
Common regions the grape is found: France (Alsace), Germany, USA (California)

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Muscat

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Medium
Common flavour characteristics: Floral, citrus, peach, apricot, grape
Common regions the grape is found: France (Alsace, Southern France), Italy, Spain, Australia

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Melon Blanc

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, lemon, lime, mineral, saline
Common regions the grape is found: France (Loire Valley, Muscadet)

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Mourvèdre

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), game, spice, herbaceous, earthy
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley, Provence), Spain (Monastrell)

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Viognier

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Low/Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Peach, apricot, floral, honeysuckle, vanilla, spice
Common regions the grape is found: France (Rhône Valley), USA (California), Australia

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Carignan (Cariñena)

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Late
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Dark fruits (blackberry, black cherry), pepper, spice, earthy notes
Common regions the grape is found: Spain (Aragon, Priorat), France (Languedoc-Roussillon)

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Grüner Veltliner

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Medium/Late
Common flavour characteristics: Green apple, lime, white pepper, mineral, herbaceous
Common regions the grape is found: Austria

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Pinot Grigio

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Apple, pear

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Corvina

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Cherry, plum, almond, spice, floral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Valpolicella)

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Garganega

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Citrus, peach, almond, honey, floral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Veneto, Soave)

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Trebbiano

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Light
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Lemon, apple, floral, nutty, mineral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy, France, Australia

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Nebbiolo

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Cherry, rose, tar, truffle, leather, anise
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont, Barolo, Barbaresco)

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Dolcetto

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, licorice, almond, spice
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont)

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Barbera

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Early
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Red cherry, plum, blackberry, spice, earth
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont)

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Cortese

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Wine Style: White
Sugar Level: Low/Medium
Body Level: Light
Tannin Level: Low (N/A)
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Early
Common flavour characteristics: Lime, green apple, almond, mineral, floral
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Piedmont, Gavi)

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Sangiovese

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red cherry, plum, tomato, herbs, spice, tobacco
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Tuscany, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino)

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Montepulciano

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, plum, blackberry, tobacco, spice
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Abruzzo)

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Aglianico

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: High
Acid Level: High
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, plum, chocolate, earth, smoke
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Campania, Basilicata)

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Negroamaro

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium
Tannin Level: Medium
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black cherry, blackberry, spice, herbs
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Puglia)

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Primitivo (Zinfandel)

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium/High
Body Level: High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Black fruits (blackberry, plum), spice, pepper, jammy notes
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Puglia), USA (California)

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Nero d’Avola

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Wine Style: Red
Sugar Level: Medium
Body Level: Medium/High
Tannin Level: Medium/High
Acid Level: Medium
Budding Time: Medium
Ripening Time: Late
Common flavour characteristics: Red cherry, plum, chocolate, pepper, earth
Common regions the grape is found: Italy (Sicily)

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