This grape of French origin became famous for the first time thanks to Bordeaux wines. Nowadays, Cabernet Sauvignon grows all over the world, including several unexpected places, such as Lebanon and China. The “other Bordeaux variety” produces exceptional wines worthy of aging, although it is often overshadowed by Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is known for its intense cherry flavors and its refined tannin texture.
Airén, one of the least known most prolific wine grapes in the world, grows mainly in the Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha, where the vines stretch far apart to survive in the arid high plains. It is the most planted and most appreciated red variety in Spain. The wines vary in style, from rosé to red, but Tempranillo is perhaps best known for its two champion regions, Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The world's favorite white wine originated in Burgundy (France), where wines were traditionally aged in oak barrels.
Aging in oak makes Chardonnay one of the most daring white wine styles in the world. Syrah originated in the north of the Rhone of France and became the most popular wine in Australia (where it is called Shiraz). It is a lighter colored red wine with intense aromas of red and black fruits. What the grape lacks in tannins it makes up for with a spicy acidity and a level high in alcohol.
This grape mixes exceptionally well with Syrah and Monastrell. Sauvignon means “wild” or “wild”, and describes the state of wild white grape vines planted around Bordeaux and the Loire Valley in France. Sauvignon Blanc is being recognized as something increasingly special, as it was recently identified as the mother grape of Cabernet Sauvignon. This is another lesser-known grape that tops the list of wines of Italian origin and is mainly used in the production of balsamic vinegar.
and French brandy. Projections indicate the possibility of continued growth in the table wine category, but it is expected that in the coming years, wine will face greater competition from spirits and beer. Consumers drink white and red table wine almost equally: red wine represents 143 million 9-liter boxes, white wine 130 million boxes and rosé only 23 million, according to the IWSR. Their knowledge of the wine sector may be lower, but these young enthusiasts tend to be more committed and show different behaviors within the wine category.
However, the growth of the top ten wine brands declined by -3.3%, as the category's growth was driven by smaller brands. This has caused the organic wine segment to show growth, despite the decline in the non-organic wine market.
