Tag: Grape

The nine noble red varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, and Malbec. What kind of grape is Malbec? Malbec (pronounced [mal. bɛk]) is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins, and are known as one […]

Sauvignon Blanc. Sancerre itself is a medieval town in the Upper Loire where Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are planted; Pinot Noir is used here to produce Sancerre Rouge and Sancerre Rosé. But it is the white Sancerre, made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, that is the most famous wine of in this district. Is Sancerre […]

In most red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache noir is the most common variety, although some producers use a higher proportion of Mourvèdre. Grenache produces a sweet juice that can have almost a jam-like consistency when very ripe. How many grape varietals are in Châteauneuf-du-Pape? 13 different grapesChâteauneuf-du-Pape is a French wine appellation known for its bold Grenache-based […]

gamay noir grape. Beaujolais sits just below Burgundy and above the Rhône Valley. Red Beaujolais wine is made from the gamay noir grape. Beaujolais Blanc, the region’s rarely seen white wine, is made from chardonnay or aligoté grapes. Is Pinot Noir a Beaujolais? Beaujolais vs Pinot Noir The Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes are similar […]

Vitis vinifera. Vitis vinifera is the most common and all wine grapes are variations of this species. What are the main types of wine grapes? Featured Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most famous red wine grape. Bordeaux Blend Red. A Bordeaux Blend, at its most basic, is any combination of those grape […]

Merlot is a blue-tinged grape that works well both on its own and in blends. A merlot wine made of 100% merlot grapes yields a deep, velvet, full-bodied red. Merlot is great for first-time wine drinkers or white wine enthusiasts who are looking for an introduction to red wines. What type of grape makes Merlot? […]

White grapes are grown all over the world. Any climate that is suitable for a vineyard, white grapes will be grown. Some white grapes, like viognier, are commonly grown in certain areas of the world like France or Italy, while many are grown right in California. What are white grapes called? Sauvignon Blanc is a […]

What are the Bordeaux Varietals? The six Bordeaux Varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and occasionally Carménère. What are the 5 noble grapes of Bordeaux? When speaking to Bordeaux or Bordeaux-style wines, the Noble Grapes are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. These 5 grapes make the world’s […]

These days the most reliable way to identify a grape variety is to do a DNA test (made famous in the wine world by the Swiss botanist José Vouillamoz). But few people carry around a DNA test kit in the vineyards. How do you identify a grapevine? Grapevine leaves have a distinctive lobed shape or […]

Are they edible at all? A: Wine grapes are edible but they’re really not meant to be eaten out of hand like table grapes. Wine grapes have seeds and thicker skins, and they tend to be sweeter because the sugars will be turned into alcohol during fermentation. Is there a difference between wine grapes and […]

What are Sweet Sapphire Grapes? Sweet Sapphire grapes are a black seedless grape with one unusual characteristic, They are long. Really long. They look more like a log in shape than a grape. What grapes are long and purple? Moon Drop grapes have a dark blue-hued skin, a pale green flesh and an oblong, tubular […]

Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most grown grape variety in the world. In other words, it is spread throughout the world. What is the worlds most planted white grape? According to the book, Airén is the most widely planted white grape variety in the world, which is kind of nuts because I’m sure […]

Raisins, sultanas and currants are different types of dried grapes that are rich in fiber, potassium and antioxidants. Raisins are made from a range of grape varieties. They are dried naturally and are usually the largest of the three. Sultanas are made from seedless green grapes. What is the difference between Sultana and grape? A […]

Caberlot. The rarest grape variety in the world, there are only 2 hectares of this variety grown today, a genetic cross between Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is truly unique as you can only find this grape in one estate in Tuscany; so far, they have not been willing to share their prize with anyone. […]

purple color. Concord grapes are used for grape juice, and their distinctive purple color has led to grape-flavored soft drinks and candy being artificially colored purple. Methyl anthranilate, a chemical present in Concord grapes, is used to give “grape” flavor. What color is grape juice? No matter what the color of grape skin, grape juice […]

Table grapes are grapes intended for consumption while fresh, as opposed to grapes grown for wine production, juice production, or for drying into raisins. What makes a grape a table grape? Table grapes have thin skin so that you can easily bite into them and they also have no seeds or very small seeds. Whereas […]

Is wine just expired grape juice? No. Wine is grape juice fermented by yeast. Is wine just grape juice? The difference between grape juice and wine is how they are produced and the yeast and sugar in each beverage. Wine is allowed to continue fermenting, which results in alcoholic drinks. Grape juice is the result […]

Commercial grape juice gets its flavor from dark, thick-skinned grapes, rather than the sweeter and milder-flavored varieties grown for eating. White grape juice, on the other hand, is made from a green-skinned variety of grapes. What grape juice is healthiest? Juices made from Concord or purple grapes may be better for disease risk reduction. Concord […]

Merlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. What kind of wine is a Merlot? red winesMerlot is one of the world’s most popular red wines, and America’s second favorite after Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for its soft, sensual texture and approachable style, it’s […]

One cannot, however, make red wine from white grapes, but through maceration (which white wines rarely get much of – if any) one can make orange wine from white grapes – something we’ll get into another time. The final of the three primary grapes used in Champagne production is Chardonnay. Can white grapes turn red? […]