Grapes: Five different varieties that are used for winemaking

There are hundreds of grape varieties grown around the world. Some grapes that are grown are better for winemaking than others. Humans have reportedly been making and drinking wine for centuries. Here are the 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 the production of white wine. This variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France. But, with times changing, the variety is now grown wherever wine is produced. For new and developing wine regions, growing Chardonnay is seen as an easy entry into the international wine market and a ‘rite of passage.’

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Gamay

The full name of Gamay is Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc. Gamay is a purple-coloured grape variety used to make red wines. It is mostly grown in Beaujolais and the Loire Valley around Tours. Mentioned as long ago as in the 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 the 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 the Burgundy region of France where it was first recorded in the 18th century. This variety is also cultivated in Eastern European countries since it is tolerant of cold weather. In 2004, Aligoté was the 22nd most planted grape-variety used for wine in the world.

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Pinot noir

Pinot noir is another red wine grape variety. It is of the species Vitis vinifera. The name also refers to wines created predominantly from pinot noir grapes. These grapes are grown around in the world, mostly in the cold weather. The grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. Pinot noir is now used to make red wines and Champagne too.

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Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the 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 vintage, most Nebbiolo wines begin fading from a deep, violet-tinged ruby to a beautiful brick red.