Grapes

For descriptions of all the grape varieties, the number of which has about 14 thousand, it would take a whole book. But we will consider only the most popular, the ones without which modern winemaking would be poorer, and the familiar taste of wine would change beyond recognition. It is these fragile berries and set “character” is the future of the beverage.

Red wine and its varieties.

Cabernet Sauvignon has an unmistakable bouquet and taste of nightshade or Morocco. The hallmarks are the aroma of black currant, olives, tobacco and chocolate. The birthplace of grape — médoc (French region of Bordeaux). His vines are successfully cultivated and in other regions: Australia, Africa, New Zealand and the United States. Drink, almost always, is complemented by a blend of different varieties.

Merlot as Cabernet Sauvignon, which has a lower concentration of tannins and aromas of currant. The bouquet is supplemented with aroma of roses and ripe plums. Although the acidity of wines from Merlot less, but the fortress above. Vine is an unpretentious, amenable to cultivation even in moderate climatic conditions. Popular in Italy, Australia and Eastern Europe.

Pinot Noir, or Pinot franc. The grapes used for the production of fine champagne or a quality table wines. Bouquet: cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, rose. Successfully cultivated in France (champagne, Alsace), Germany and Austria.

Cabernet franc is an excellent addition to Cabernet Sauvignon. This Duo gives a wonderful earthy wine with a rich aroma of currant.

Due to its variety of grapes, red wine is very popular in Kazakhstan.

White wine and its varieties.

Chardonnay is the most popular variety in Italy, France, America, Georgia and Argentina. The variety is very popular all over the world due to its taste, which does not vary for different soils. Bouquet: melon, pear, Apple, pineapple, vanilla, minerals. The birthplace of French Burgundy.

Sauvignon. The harvest of this vine is used not only for the production of table wines, but also as a part of champagne and cognac. Homeland — Bordeaux. Flavors: cut grass, gooseberries and broad beans. Often drinks from the Sauvignon — heavy, and the alcohol content of about 13%.

Pinot Blanc. The drink is light, lively and at the same time memorable. In the finish bears notes of apples and buttery fruit. A simple enough grade. The main area of application is the production of table wines.

Riesling – late and cranky grape. Bouquet of green apples, citrus, honey and toasted bread. Mainly grown in Germany and Alsace.

Muscat. The crop used for the production of dessert wines. Cultivated in the southern regions. A unique variety, which is prepared from a wine with the aroma of the grapes.

If you are interested in wines, the more you can read in our previous publication.