Red grapes Flashcards
1
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What is the profile breakdown of Cabernet Sauvignon
A
Moderate and warm climates Thick skin High acidity High Tannins Medium to full body Black fruit Herbal/Herbaceous
2
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Syrah/Shiraz
A
Moderate and warm climates Black grape Medium to high tannins Medium to high acidity Medium to full body Black fruits Black pepper/liquorice in warmer climates
3
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Pinot Noir
A
Cool and moderate climates Black grape High acidity Low to medium tannins Light to medium body Red fruit
4
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Merlot
A
Moderate and warm climates Medium acidity Medium tannins Light/medium/full body Red fruit/black fruit in warmer climates
5
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Grenache/Garnache
A
Warm climate Thin skin Medium acidity Low to medium tannins High alcohol Medium to full body Red fruit White pepper/liquorice
6
Q
What is the profile breakdown of white Zinfandel/primitivo
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Warm Climate Medium sweet Low acidity Low alcohol Light body Red fruit
7
Q
What is the profile breakdown of red Zinfandel/primitivo
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Warm climate Medium to high acidity Medium to high tannins Full bodied Red fruit the Black fruit as it ripens Dried fruit Oak
8
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Gamay
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Moderate climates High acidity Low to medium tannins Light to medium body Red fruit Rarely Oaked
9
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Tempranillo
A
Moderate climate Medium acidity Medium tannins Medium to full bodied Red and black fruit Mushroom, leather, dried fruit Small new oak barrels
10
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Carmenere
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Warm climate Medium - High Acidity High Tannin Full Body Black Fruit
11
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Pinotage
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South Africa High Acidity Medium - High Tannin Full Body Red Fruit
12
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Malbec
A
Warm climate Medium Acidity High Tannin Full body Black fruit
13
Q
What is the flavour profile of Sangiovese
A
Warm climate High Acidity High Tannin Medium - Full body Red Fruit Oak
14
Q
What is the flavour profile of Barbera
A
Moderate climate High Acidity Low - Medium Tannin Medium body Red Fruit
15
Q
What is the profile breakdown of Corvina
A
Moderate climate High acidity Low - medium tannin Light/medium/full body Red fruit Black pepper (sometimes)
