WINE TIPS & DEFINITIONS Grapes are the most planted fruit crop in the world, however not as many as youd think go into wine. For example, only 47% of the grapes grown in California are for wine; believe it or not, the majority is for table grapes and raisins. The three most planted white wine grapes are Airén (756,300 acres), Chardonnay (432,900 acres), and Ugni Blanc (338,400 acres). You know Chard, but what are Airén and Ugni Blanc? Airén is Spains most planted grape, and given that countrys vast vineyards, it grabs the #1 spot for acreage; however, it is not widely sold in the United States. Ugni Blanc is grown in Italy, Argentina, and France. The former two make it into generally simple white, crisp wines, but in France it is distilled together with a few other grapes to make Cognac. In red grapes, Merlot leads the way at 647,800 acres planted, followed closely by Cabernet Sauvignon (633,800 acres), and Grenache (513,400 acres).
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:07:07 +0000
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