Acid — Grapes Varieties — Every Glass Matters

Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc is a very versatile grape variety that can produce wines at a range of sweetness levels and sparkling wine. Equally, the quality level can also range significantly. There are two key countries for Chenin Blanc, France, specifically the Loire Valley and South Africa.

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Chardonnay

Known for the unfair term ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) this is a variety with a mixed reputation. At its best, the wines can be highly complex, with a great ageing ability and show great winemaking skill. At its worst, it can be dull, flabby and forgettable.

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Albariño

Albariño in Spain and Alvarinho in Portugal. A white delight that everyone should be talking about.

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Aligoté

Lying in the shadow of Chardonnay few people know of Burgundy’s second white grape called Aligoté.

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Assyrtiko

A fantastic white grape variety that is indigenous to Greece, in particular, the island of Santorini. However, plantings of the grape are increasing globally.

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Bacchus

If you know anything about ancient Gods, then you may have heard of Bacchus (aka. Dionysus) the God of wine. Bacchus is also the name of a relatively unknown grape that’s making a growing name for itself in the UK

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