wine grapes
Crushed for fermentation
Wine grapes are grape varieties cultivated specifically for winemaking rather than eating fresh or drying into raisins.
They tend to be smaller, sweeter, and more acidic than table grapes, with thicker skins that contribute tannins and color.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot are among the most widely planted: The vineyard specializes in cool-climate wine grapes.
- winesFermented grape beverages
- varietalSingle-grape wine type
- red blendWine from multiple grapes
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- old vinesLong-established grape plants
botrytis · skin contact · terroir · muscadine · tannins · enology · viticulture · rootstocks · appellation · microclimate · growing season · syrah · oak aging · burgundy · stems · merlot · harvest · crush
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