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Essential Wine Varietals and Champagne Overview Part 2

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This deck covers key facts about wine varietals such as Tempranillo, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon, including their origins, characteristics, and aging potential.

Where did Tempranillo originate?

Spain
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Term
Definition
Where did Tempranillo originate?
Spain
What type of body does Tempranillo have?
Medium-Full
What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?
Big berries with thin skin
What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?
High altitude with warm climate
What else is Tempranillo known as?
"Noble Grape"
What is Tempranillo susceptible to?
Pests and diseases

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TermDefinition
Where did Tempranillo originate?
Spain
What type of body does Tempranillo have?
Medium-Full
What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?
Big berries with thin skin
What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?
High altitude with warm climate
What else is Tempranillo known as?
"Noble Grape"
What is Tempranillo susceptible to?
Pests and diseases
How many hectares of Zinfandel grow in California?
54,000
What type of body does Zinfandel have?
Medium-Full
What type of skin does Zinfandel have?
Thin
Zinfandel has ______ alcohol and _______ acid.
High alcohol; High acid
Where did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?
Bordeaux, France
What else is Cabernet Sauvignon known as?
"The King of Red Wine"
What two varietals cross pollinated to make Cabernet Sauvignon?
Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc
What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon grow best in?
Warm
What type of body does Cabernet Sauvignon have?
Full
Cabernet Sauvignon has ______ alcohol and ______ sugar.
High alcohol; High sugar
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a bottle?
5-10 years
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a barrel?
9-18 months