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Chardonnay
Characteristics: Green apple, citrus, and melon notes with oak influence. Region: Burgundy, France; California, USA
Pinot Noir
Characteristics: Red berries, earthy undertones, and high acidity. Region: Burgundy, France; Oregon, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Characteristics: Black currant, tannic, and age-worthy. Region: Bordeaux, France; Napa Valley, USA
Merlot
Characteristics: Softer than Cabernet, plum and black cherry flavors. Region: Bordeaux, France; California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Characteristics: Herbaceous, grapefruit, and crisp. Region: Loire Valley, France; Marlborough, New Zealand
Syrah/Shiraz
Characteristics: Dark fruit, peppery, full-bodied. Region: Rhône Valley, France; Barossa Valley, Australia
Zinfandel
Characteristics: Jammy, high alcohol, and spicy. Region: California, USA; Puglia, Italy
Riesling
Characteristics: Floral, high acidity, and can be very sweet or dry. Region: Mosel, Germany; Alsace, France
Tempranillo
Characteristics: Cherry, tobacco, and leather. Region: Rioja, Spain; Ribera del Duero, Spain
Sangiovese
Characteristics: Tart cherry, earthy, and medium-bodied. Region: Tuscany, Italy; Umbria, Italy
Grenache/Garnacha
Characteristics: Berry flavors, soft on the palate, and spicy. Region: Rhône Valley, France; Priorat, Spain
Malbec
Characteristics: Dark fruit, smoky finish, and great with BBQ. Region: Mendoza, Argentina; Cahors, France
Nebbiolo
Characteristics: Rose, tar, and firm tannins. Region: Piedmont, Italy; Barolo, Italy
Chenin Blanc
Characteristics: Apple, honey, and high acidity. Region: Loire Valley, France; Stellenbosch, South Africa
Gewürztraminer
Characteristics: Lychee, rose petals, and spicy. Region: Alsace, France; Germany
Barbera
Characteristics: High acidity, low tannins, and red fruit flavors. Region: Piedmont, Italy; California, USA
Viognier
Characteristics: Peach, apricot, and creamy. Region: Rhône Valley, France; California, USA
Albariño
Characteristics: High acidity, peach, and citrus. Region: Rias Baixas, Spain; Portugal
Torrontés
Characteristics: Aromatic, peach and floral tones. Region: Salta, Argentina; La Rioja, Argentina
Prosecco
Characteristics: Green apple, honeydew, and sparkling. Region: Veneto, Italy; Friuli, Italy
Montepulciano
Characteristics: Blackberry, earthy, and medium tannins. Region: Abruzzo, Italy; Marche, Italy
Semillon
Characteristics: Fig, lemon, and waxy. Region: Bordeaux, France; Hunter Valley, Australia
Moscato
Characteristics: Sweet, peach, and orange blossom. Region: Asti, Italy; Piedmont, Italy
Gamay
Characteristics: Light-bodied, red fruit, and low tannins. Region: Beaujolais, France
Pinot Grigio
Characteristics: Light, crisp, green apple, and citrus. Region: Friuli, Italy; Alsace, France
Cabernet Franc
Characteristics: Medium-bodied, bell pepper, and raspberry. Region: Loire Valley, France; Bordeaux, France
Garganega
Characteristics: Lemon, almond, and white floral notes. Region: Soave, Italy; Veneto, Italy
Carmenere
Characteristics: Spice, smoke, and dark fruit. Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile; Maipo Valley, Chile
Gruner Veltliner
Characteristics: Citrus, white pepper, and green apple. Region: Wachau, Austria; Kamptal, Austria
Petite Sirah
Characteristics: Full-bodied, black pepper, and dark chocolate. Region: California, USA
Vermentino
Characteristics: Zesty, herbal, and mineral. Region: Sardinia, Italy; Tuscany, Italy
Dolcetto
Characteristics: Low acidity, black cherry, and easy-drinking. Region: Piedmont, Italy
Mourvedre
Characteristics: Gamey, earthy, and full-bodied. Region: Bandol, France; Spain
Pinot Blanc
Characteristics: Fresh, somewhat similar to Chardonnay, with crisp apple. Region: Alsace, France; Italy
Tannat
Characteristics: Robust, high in tannins, blackberry. Region: Madiran, France; Uruguay
Trebbiano
Characteristics: Light-bodied, lemony, and un-oaked. Region: Italy; France (Ugni Blanc)
Fiano
Characteristics: Nutty, honeyed, and complex. Region: Campania, Italy; Sicily, Italy
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Characteristics: Powerful, high alcohol, blend of several grape varieties. Region: Rhône Valley, France
Brunello di Montalcino
Characteristics: Rich, bold, high tannins, and Sangiovese purity. Region: Tuscany, Italy
Amarone della Valpolicella
Characteristics: Full-bodied, raisin-like, and high alcohol. Region: Veneto, Italy
Tokaji Aszú
Characteristics: Sweet, apricot, orange marmalade, botrytized. Region: Tokaj, Hungary
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