Wine Grape Varieties - INI

[item.cabernet-sauvignon]
code=R001
slug=cabernet-sauvignon
name=Cabernet Sauvignon
description=The most widely planted international red wine grape variety, producing powerful, tannic full-bodied wines.
acidity=medium-high
body=full
flavorNotes=["blackcurrant","black cherry","black pepper","tobacco","cedar"]
keyRegions=["Bordeaux, France","Napa Valley, USA","Chile","Australia","South Africa"]
tannin=high
wineType=red

[item.merlot]
code=R002
slug=merlot
name=Merlot
description=The most widely planted variety in Bordeaux, known for its smooth and fruity character.
acidity=medium
body=medium-full
flavorNotes=["plum","black cherry","chocolate","vanilla","herbs"]
keyRegions=["Bordeaux, France","California, USA","Chile","Italy"]
tannin=medium
wineType=red

[item.pinot-noir]
code=R003
slug=pinot-noir
name=Pinot Noir
description=A delicate and elegant noble variety, difficult to grow and vinify, sensitively reflecting the terroir.
acidity=medium-high
body=light-medium
flavorNotes=["strawberry","raspberry","cherry","rose","mushroom","spice"]
keyRegions=["Burgundy, France","Oregon, USA","New Zealand","Germany"]
tannin=low-medium
wineType=red

[item.syrah]
code=R004
slug=syrah
name=Syrah/Shiraz
description=A variety known for its rich, spicy character. Called Syrah in France and Shiraz in Australia.
acidity=medium
body=full
flavorNotes=["blueberry","blackberry","black pepper","smoke","leather","licorice"]
keyRegions=["Rhône, France","Australia","Washington State, USA","South Africa"]
tannin=medium-high
wineType=red

[item.tempranillo]
code=R005
slug=tempranillo
name=Tempranillo
description=Spain's signature indigenous grape, featuring cherry and fig fruit flavors with tobacco notes.
acidity=medium-high
body=medium
flavorNotes=["cherry","dried fig","cedar","tobacco","vanilla","leather"]
keyRegions=["Rioja, Spain","Ribera del Duero, Spain","Portugal"]
tannin=medium
wineType=red

[item.sangiovese]
code=R006
slug=sangiovese
name=Sangiovese
description=The main variety of Tuscany, Italy. Used for Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
acidity=high
body=medium-full
flavorNotes=["sour cherry","raspberry","oregano","thyme","anise","earth"]
keyRegions=["Tuscany, Italy","Umbria, Italy","Emilia-Romagna, Italy"]
tannin=medium-high
wineType=red

[item.grenache]
code=R007
slug=grenache
name=Grenache
description=Widely cultivated in southern France and Spain, featuring ripe red fruit flavors and high alcohol content.
acidity=low-medium
body=medium-full
flavorNotes=["strawberry","raspberry","white pepper","herbs","caramel"]
keyRegions=["Rhône, France","Spain","Australia"]
tannin=low-medium
wineType=red

[item.malbec]
code=R008
slug=malbec
name=Malbec
description=Argentina's representative variety, featuring rich dark fruit flavors and velvety tannins.
acidity=medium
body=full
flavorNotes=["plum","black cherry","blackberry","smoke","cocoa","vanilla"]
keyRegions=["Mendoza, Argentina","Cahors, France","Chile"]
tannin=medium-high
wineType=red

[item.chardonnay]
code=W001
slug=chardonnay
name=Chardonnay
description=The most widely planted international white wine grape, most receptive to the winemaker's intent.
acidity=medium-high
body=light-full
flavorNotes=["lemon","apple","pineapple","butter","vanilla","toast"]
keyRegions=["Burgundy, France","California, USA","Australia","Chile","New Zealand"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.sauvignon-blanc]
code=W002
slug=sauvignon-blanc
name=Sauvignon Blanc
description=A white grape variety characterized by refreshing acidity and herbaceous aromas, with citrus and gooseberry flavors.
acidity=high
body=light-medium
flavorNotes=["grapefruit","lemon","gooseberry","fresh grass","passionfruit","asparagus"]
keyRegions=["Loire, France","New Zealand","Bordeaux, France","Chile","South Africa"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.riesling]
code=W003
slug=riesling
name=Riesling
description=Germany's representative aromatic white grape, featuring precise acidity, minerality, and green apple aromas.
acidity=high
body=light-medium
flavorNotes=["green apple","lemon","lime","honey","flowers","mineral","petrol"]
keyRegions=["Germany","Alsace, France","Australia","Austria","Washington State, USA"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.pinot-grigio]
code=W004
slug=pinot-grigio
name=Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
description=A mutation of Pinot Noir. Known as light Pinot Grigio in Italy and rich Pinot Gris in Alsace.
acidity=medium-high
body=light-medium
flavorNotes=["pear","white peach","lemon","white flowers","almond","spice"]
keyRegions=["Italy","Alsace, France","Oregon, USA","New Zealand"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.chenin-blanc]
code=W005
slug=chenin-blanc
name=Chenin Blanc
description=An important white grape in the Loire Valley and South Africa, featuring high acidity and diverse styles.
acidity=high
body=light-full
flavorNotes=["apple","honey","quince","ginger","white flowers"]
keyRegions=["Loire, France","South Africa","California, USA"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.gewurztraminer]
code=W006
slug=gewurztraminer
name=Gewürztraminer
description=A highly aromatic white grape variety, characterized by strong lychee and rose aromas.
acidity=low-medium
body=medium-full
flavorNotes=["lychee","rose","lychee","spice","grapefruit","ginger"]
keyRegions=["Alsace, France","Germany","Alto Adige, Italy","New Zealand"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.viognier]
code=W007
slug=viognier
name=Viognier
description=An aromatic white grape from the Rhône Valley, featuring rich apricot and peach aromas with full body.
acidity=low-medium
body=full
flavorNotes=["apricot","peach","mango","flowers","honey","spice"]
keyRegions=["Rhône, France","Australia","California, USA","South Africa"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.albarino]
code=W008
slug=albarino
name=Albariño
description=A white grape native to Galicia in northwestern Spain, featuring citrus aromas, minerality, and saline notes.
acidity=high
body=light-medium
flavorNotes=["lemon","grapefruit","white peach","apricot","mineral","saline"]
keyRegions=["Rías Baixas, Spain","Vinho Verde, Portugal","USA"]
tannin=none
wineType=white

[item.koshu]
code=O001
slug=koshu
name=Koshu
description=A grape variety indigenous to Japan. Mainly cultivated in Yamanashi Prefecture, producing fresh and delicate white wines.
acidity=medium
body=light
flavorNotes=["citrus","white peach","grapefruit","mineral"]
keyRegions=["Yamanashi, Japan"]
tannin=low
wineType=white