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Wine Grape Varieties - TSV

Wine grape varieties are cultivated worldwide to produce various styles of wine, including red, white, rose, and sparkling wines. From major international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to indigenous regional varieties, thousands of grape varieties exist. Each variety has unique characteristics in aroma, flavor, tannins, and acidity, expressing different personalities depending on the local climate and terroir.

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code	slug	name	description	acidity	body	flavorNotes	keyRegions	tannin	wineType
R001	cabernet-sauvignon	Cabernet Sauvignon	The most widely planted international red wine grape variety, producing powerful, tannic full-bodied wines.	medium-high	full	["blackcurrant","black cherry","black pepper","tobacco","cedar"]	["Bordeaux, France","Napa Valley, USA","Chile","Australia","South Africa"]	high	red
R002	merlot	Merlot	The most widely planted variety in Bordeaux, known for its smooth and fruity character.	medium	medium-full	["plum","black cherry","chocolate","vanilla","herbs"]	["Bordeaux, France","California, USA","Chile","Italy"]	medium	red
R003	pinot-noir	Pinot Noir	A delicate and elegant noble variety, difficult to grow and vinify, sensitively reflecting the terroir.	medium-high	light-medium	["strawberry","raspberry","cherry","rose","mushroom","spice"]	["Burgundy, France","Oregon, USA","New Zealand","Germany"]	low-medium	red
R004	syrah	Syrah/Shiraz	A variety known for its rich, spicy character. Called Syrah in France and Shiraz in Australia.	medium	full	["blueberry","blackberry","black pepper","smoke","leather","licorice"]	["Rhône, France","Australia","Washington State, USA","South Africa"]	medium-high	red
R005	tempranillo	Tempranillo	Spain's signature indigenous grape, featuring cherry and fig fruit flavors with tobacco notes.	medium-high	medium	["cherry","dried fig","cedar","tobacco","vanilla","leather"]	["Rioja, Spain","Ribera del Duero, Spain","Portugal"]	medium	red
R006	sangiovese	Sangiovese	The main variety of Tuscany, Italy. Used for Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.	high	medium-full	["sour cherry","raspberry","oregano","thyme","anise","earth"]	["Tuscany, Italy","Umbria, Italy","Emilia-Romagna, Italy"]	medium-high	red
R007	grenache	Grenache	Widely cultivated in southern France and Spain, featuring ripe red fruit flavors and high alcohol content.	low-medium	medium-full	["strawberry","raspberry","white pepper","herbs","caramel"]	["Rhône, France","Spain","Australia"]	low-medium	red
R008	malbec	Malbec	Argentina's representative variety, featuring rich dark fruit flavors and velvety tannins.	medium	full	["plum","black cherry","blackberry","smoke","cocoa","vanilla"]	["Mendoza, Argentina","Cahors, France","Chile"]	medium-high	red
W001	chardonnay	Chardonnay	The most widely planted international white wine grape, most receptive to the winemaker's intent.	medium-high	light-full	["lemon","apple","pineapple","butter","vanilla","toast"]	["Burgundy, France","California, USA","Australia","Chile","New Zealand"]	none	white
W002	sauvignon-blanc	Sauvignon Blanc	A white grape variety characterized by refreshing acidity and herbaceous aromas, with citrus and gooseberry flavors.	high	light-medium	["grapefruit","lemon","gooseberry","fresh grass","passionfruit","asparagus"]	["Loire, France","New Zealand","Bordeaux, France","Chile","South Africa"]	none	white
W003	riesling	Riesling	Germany's representative aromatic white grape, featuring precise acidity, minerality, and green apple aromas.	high	light-medium	["green apple","lemon","lime","honey","flowers","mineral","petrol"]	["Germany","Alsace, France","Australia","Austria","Washington State, USA"]	none	white
W004	pinot-grigio	Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris	A mutation of Pinot Noir. Known as light Pinot Grigio in Italy and rich Pinot Gris in Alsace.	medium-high	light-medium	["pear","white peach","lemon","white flowers","almond","spice"]	["Italy","Alsace, France","Oregon, USA","New Zealand"]	none	white
W005	chenin-blanc	Chenin Blanc	An important white grape in the Loire Valley and South Africa, featuring high acidity and diverse styles.	high	light-full	["apple","honey","quince","ginger","white flowers"]	["Loire, France","South Africa","California, USA"]	none	white
W006	gewurztraminer	Gewürztraminer	A highly aromatic white grape variety, characterized by strong lychee and rose aromas.	low-medium	medium-full	["lychee","rose","lychee","spice","grapefruit","ginger"]	["Alsace, France","Germany","Alto Adige, Italy","New Zealand"]	none	white
W007	viognier	Viognier	An aromatic white grape from the Rhône Valley, featuring rich apricot and peach aromas with full body.	low-medium	full	["apricot","peach","mango","flowers","honey","spice"]	["Rhône, France","Australia","California, USA","South Africa"]	none	white
W008	albarino	Albariño	A white grape native to Galicia in northwestern Spain, featuring citrus aromas, minerality, and saline notes.	high	light-medium	["lemon","grapefruit","white peach","apricot","mineral","saline"]	["Rías Baixas, Spain","Vinho Verde, Portugal","USA"]	none	white
O001	koshu	Koshu	A grape variety indigenous to Japan. Mainly cultivated in Yamanashi Prefecture, producing fresh and delicate white wines.	medium	light	["citrus","white peach","grapefruit","mineral"]	["Yamanashi, Japan"]	low	white