Core wine grape varieties, regions, and tasting vocabulary for beginner wine enthusiasts.
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- What red grape produces bold, peppery wines with high tannins?
- Syrah (also called Shiraz)
- Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary red grape of which French wine region?
- Bordeaux
- Pinot Noir originates from which French wine region?
- Burgundy
- What red wine grape is Argentina most famous for?
- Malbec
- Tempranillo is the main grape of which Spanish wine region?
- Rioja
- Sangiovese is the primary red grape of which Italian region?
- Tuscany
- Nebbiolo is known for producing wines with what characteristic?
- High tannins and high acidity
- Merlot wines are typically known for what flavor?
- Soft, plum flavors
- Zinfandel typically has what characteristic compared to other red wines?
- High alcohol content
- Grenache produces wines that are what weight and flavor?
- Light to medium body with red fruit flavors
- Sauvignon Blanc is known for what flavor profile?
- Crisp and herbaceous
- What happens to Chardonnay when it is aged in oak?
- It gains buttery and vanilla flavors
- Riesling is unique because it can be made as either dry or what?
- Sweet
- Pinot Grigio is known for being what style of white wine?
- Light and citrusy
- What white wine grape has aromatic lychee and floral notes?
- Gewürztraminer