Noble Grapes
Although there seems to be some disagreement over how many "Noble Grapes" exist, here is a listing of 18 of the most widely planted and commonly known grapes, listed from lightest to richest:
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Grapes Used in Wine Making
There are more than a thousand grape types used in wine making around the world. Varieties are types of grapes, i.e. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, Chardonnay grapes, Zinfandel grapes, etc.
Below is a brief listing of some of the more common grapes used to produce wine, along with links to a full listing of wine making grapes.
The juice from these grapes may be used to produce wines in one of three ways:
Wines directly named for the type of grape (i.e., a varietal)
Wines that are blends of two or more grapes
Wines named for the region where the grapes are grown
