The grape varieties that are primarily used to make red wine are called "black grapes."
The skin of the fruit is a dark blue-purple color, and the beautiful color of red wine comes from this pigment.
In addition, the skin and seeds contain a lot of tannin, a bitter compound that gives the fruit a complex and rich flavor, and is an important factor that determines the taste.
Black grape varieties include:
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
- Sangiovese
- Nebbiolo
- Malbec
- Tempranillo
- Grenache
- Muscat Bailey A
And more.
