Grape varieties that have a distinct fragrance and distinctive personality are called "aromatic varieties."
This term is primarily used for white wines, including Riesling , Pinot Gris , Gewurztraminer , Sauvignon Blanc , and Viognier .
When making wine using aromatic grapes, many producers limit the use of barrels in order to make the most of the aromatic characteristics of each variety.
In contrast to aromatic varieties, varieties that have a more subdued grape aroma are called neutral or non-aromatic varieties, and typical examples of these include Chardonnay and Koshu .
