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Varietals or winegrapes are grape species used to make wine, also called Vinis Vitifera.
The choice of a varietal or a blend of varietals is determinant in the final aromas, flavors and character of a wine, along with other factors such as geography, soil, climate and winemaking techniques.
On the right is a list of all varietals included in Vinismo. You can edit the list here.
edit International varietals
Certain winegrapes have achieved an international reputation, and are grown in many wine regions of the world. Here's a list of these so-called "international" varietals:
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The ubiquity of these grapes is not an obstacle to wine diversity; geography and climate also play a crucial role in winemaking. While these grapes behave the same way and share the same properties everywhere, they can produce radically different wines from one region to another.
edit Varietal blends
Certain traditional mixes of winegrapes have become so popular in some regions that their wines are now labeled after the blend rather than the individual varietals.
Here are some of the most famous blends:
