Wine Cellar Varieties & Styles

yain wine οἶνος شراب vino ワイン 葡萄酒 wein vin

A sour grape species native to the Mediterranean region with a European name given to this beloved plant as it travelled the continents and the many seas

Origins traced to languages and regions of the Caucasus, Western Asia, and Rome

Vineyard Definitions
Gardens of grapes;  Vineis
Vine;  Vitis   
Wine grapevine;  Vitis vinifera
wine-producing;  vinifera
terroir;  sense of place
tannin; structural component in the grape skin

Vitis vinifera wines (including many grape varieties, varietà di vino, variedades de vino, cépages, weinsorten) are prized for their complexity and terroir-driven characteristics, each contributing unique flavors, aromas, and textures to wine. Vitis vinifera fruit produces grapes with thin skins, high sugar content, and balanced acidity. With subtle and varied flavours amongst the varieties, a winemakers choice grape for unique nuanced profiles.

Other vine species like Vitis labrusca, native to North Eastern America, produce grapes with thick, slip-skins and a strong distinctive “foxy” (musky) flavor. Notable juice and table grape varieties include Niagara, Catawba, and Concord, made as sweet wines in specific regions. Vitis labrusca wines are often sweeter and less refined, appealing to niche markets.

Green/White grape cultivars include well-known single varietals, varieties like Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Viognier, *Assyrtiko

Black/Blue grape cultivars include well-known single varietals, varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah/Shiraz, Tempranillo, Zinfandel/Primitivo

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