Grapes: Five different varieties that are used for winemaking

re are hundreds of grape varieties grown around world. Some grapes that are grown are better for winemaking than ors. Humans have reportedly been making and drinking wine for centuries. Here are five most popular grape varieties that are used in winemaking. Take a look:

Five types of grape varieties used for winemaking

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety. It is used in production of white wine. This variety originated in Burgundy wine region of eastern France. But, with times changing, variety is w grown wherever wine is produced. For new and developing wine regions, growing Chardonnay is seen as an easy entry into international wine market and a ‘rite of pass.’

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Gamay

full name of Gamay is Gamay ir à Jus Blanc. Gamay is a purple-coloured grape variety used to make red wines. It is mostly grown in Beaujolais and Loire Valley around Tours. Mentioned as long ago as in 15th century, it is a very old cultivar. This grape variety is often cultivated because it makes for abundant production. It can also produce distinctive wines when planted on acidic soils that help to soften grapes naturally.

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Aligoté

Aligoté is a white type of grape variety. It is used to make dry white wines. It is made especially in Burgundy region of France where it was first recorded in 18th century. This variety is also cultivated in Eastern European countries since it is tolerant of cold wear. In 2004, Aligoté was 22nd most planted grape-variety used for wine in world.

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Pit ir

Pit ir is ar red wine grape variety. It is of species Vitis vinifera. name also refers to wines created predominantly from pit ir grapes. se grapes are grown around in world, mostly in cold wear. grape is chiefly associated with Burgundy region of France. Pit ir is w used to make red wines and Champagne too.

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Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is grape of ‘tar and roses’. Nebbiolo is responsible for some of Italy’s finest red wines. A less obvious characteristic of Nebbiolo that is visible only over time is its tendency to lose colour. Within just a few years of being vint, most Nebbiolo wines begin fading from a deep, violet-tinged ruby to a beautiful brick red.