Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Daily Wine Tidbits:Lambrusca Vs. Vinifera




As most people know, there are many, many, MANY varieties of grapes used to make wine. However, there are also different types of vines used. The two major vines used are Vitis Lambrusca and Vitis Vinifera. Interestingly enough, grape juice and more grape flavored wines are made from the Vitis Lambrusca vine. Most people, however, don't really drink or care for wines that actually taste like grapes(just to confuse the wine world even more). The majority of wines today are produced from the Vitis Vinifera vines, which tend to yield the varieties of grapes used to create a more complex bouquet and flavor of wine, which more people enjoy drinking.

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