Grape Varieties

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An example of a hybrid grape

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Seyval blanc

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An example of a grape that was produced via a crossing

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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a scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar and can produce viable offspring via sexual reproduction

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Species

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the name for the category of grapes that result from the sexual reproduction via the vitis vinifera grape and a Vitis labrusca grape

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Hybrid

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Term used for the offspring of sexual reproduction between two vitis vinifera grapes

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Cross

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Term used for a subspecies of vitis vinifera

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Variety

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Charm used for indigenous grapes that are the result of natural crossbreeding for natural mutation in a specific area

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Autochthonous

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A term used for great varieties that have been found to thrive in a wide range of environments

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International

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Term used for an asexually reproduced Vine that has modified itself to be slightly different from its parents

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Clone

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a grape variety derived from a Vine that has different characteristics from its parents via imperfect reproduction of its cells as it grows

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Mutation

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A type of grape variety that often has a number assigned to it

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Clone

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A grape that is a result of the sexual reproduction of grapes from two different but closely related species

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Hybrid

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Italian variety known to have aromas of tar and roses

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Nebiolo

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The main variety in the black wine of Cahors

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Malbec

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white grape variety that can be coaxed into a wide variety of styles, including a California style that often has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit

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Chardonnay

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Also known as Pinot grigio

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Pinot gris, grauburgunder

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Red grape grown in burgundy, new zealand, and Oregon

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Pinot noir

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Italian variety known to have a characteristic sour cherry and orange peel flavor profile

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Sangiovese

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The leading red grape of Spain

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Tempranillo

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Also known as ugni Blanc

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Trebbiano Toscano

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One of the most aromatic white grape varieties, known for aromas of perfume, flowers, spice, lychee, and Rose

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Gewurztraminer

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Red grape variety often used in a bland along with Grenache and mourvedre

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Syrah

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Widely planted white grape variety known for aromas of musk honey apricot table grapes and orange blossom

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Muscat

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Red grape variety that is native to france, but that has achieved renown in Argentina

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Malbec

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White grape variety that often shows gasoline or petrol like aromas

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Riesling

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Also known as weissburgunder

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Pinot blanc

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The most widely planted grape in south africa

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Chenin Blanc