Grapes
What the grapes taste like
Ten grapes from our four regions, described by taste and feel, not jargon.
Red
Nebbiolo
Full body
Pale but powerful: roses, cherries, tar, firm tannin.Barbera
Medium body
Juicy dark cherry, bright acidity, soft tannin.Dolcetto
Light to medium body
Plum and black cherry, a slightly bitter almond finish.Tempranillo
Medium to full body
Red and dark fruit, leather and, with oak ageing, vanilla and spice.Garnacha
Medium body
Ripe strawberry and raspberry, a little spice.Pinot Noir
Light to medium body
Cherry, raspberry, earthy notes, silky texture.
White
Moscato
Light body
Grapey, peach and orange blossom; often gently sparkling and sweet.Riesling
Light body
Lime, green apple, stone fruit; from bone dry to lusciously sweet.Viura
Light to medium body
Citrus and green apple when young; nutty and honeyed when aged.Sauvignon Blanc
Light body
Zesty citrus, passion fruit, cut grass.