The taste and flavor of the type of wine we love depends on whether the variety or blend is grown in cool- or warm-climate regions. Let’s look at some places (and grape types produced) which lead to those distinct wine characteristics.
Warm-climate areas will have generally more consistent temperatures throughout the year, giving grapes more time to fully ripen. The warm climate allows more varieties of fruit flavors to come out. However, because of the steady climate, some of the natural acidity in the grapes is lost (which other wine experts prefer). Regions with warm climates include Australia, Argentina, Southern France, Southern Italy, and California.
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On the other hand, cool-climate vineyards have temperatures that quickly drop off nearing harvest time, allowing for a distinct taste in the grapes. It’s harder to get the grapes to ripen, but the preserved acidity allows for the emergence of more tart fruit flavors. Cool weather is likewise ideal in the production of year-specific vintage wines. This is because certain seasons will be much warmer, thus producing riper grapes and better wine.
Cool-climate regions for growing grapes include Chile, South Africa, Austria, Northern Greece, Northern France, and several places in the United States (New York, Oregon, and Washington State).
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The name’s Doug Grady, a realtor based in Austin, Texas. I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. During my free days, I love sampling various types of wine. For more about me, do check out this webpage.
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