List of grape varieties

Grape Varieties

The following is a list of grape varieties used in the production of wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon (pronounced: ka-behr-NAY soh-vihn-YOHN) is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. The etymology of the name comes from the French words for "vineyard" (cabernet) and "black" (sauvignon), referring to the dark color of the grape. Related terms include Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Bordeaux.

Merlot

Merlot (pronounced: mer-LOH) is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Related terms include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Bordeaux.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay (pronounced: shar-doh-NAY) is a green-skinned grape variety used in the production of white wine. The variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France but is now grown wherever wine is produced. The Chardonnay grape itself is neutral, with many of the flavors commonly associated with the wine being derived from such influences as terroir and oak. Related terms include Pinot Noir, Burgundy, and Champagne.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir (pronounced: pee-noh nwahr) is a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name may also refer to wines created predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes. The name is derived from the French words for "pine" and "black" alluding to the grape variety's tightly clustered dark purple pine-cone shaped bunches of fruit. Related terms include Chardonnay, Burgundy, and Champagne.

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