Wine Varieties (Common White)
While many grape varieties are used to produce wines, only a few grapes have distinguished themselves as being particulary suited for the production of fine wine. These 'noble grape varieties' must still be matched with the right micro-climate and winemaking techniques in order to live up to their potential.
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Created 17 Jul 2008
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Golden, shiny grapes which is conserved into the wines, which are delicate and dry. The basic fruity character of apple, lemon or citrus is normally added to by oak barrel ageing to give the traditional vanilla, oak and buttery aspects to the wine.
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Almost exclusive to the Loire Valley, it can be used for both dry and sweet wines which age well.
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Also known as Roter Traminer, it delivers a full, flowery bouquet and a soft, smooth wine with lychee nut flavours.
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A light, soft bouquet is delicate and fruity.
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Gives wines a herbaceous character, with aromas of melon or goosberries.
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The Semillon produces a lively and dry white wine. Excellent sweet white wines are also made from Semillon Blanc as its grains are very sweet and low in acid.
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