Grape

If we disregard the table grapes, the most grown grape variety for wine is Cabernet Sauvignon. Maybe not such a big surprise. It is grown… Read More »What Is The Most Common Grape In Wine?

Black grapes are comparatively richer in antioxidants. They contain fiber too. Their skin is rich in phenolic acids, like caffeic acid. These compounds are responsible… Read More »Are Black Grapes Anti Inflammatory?

One wild grape “look-alike” with poisonous fruits to be aware of is common moonseed. It has dark purple fruits that contain a single flat seed.… Read More »Are There Any Grape Look Alikes?

grapes should be firm, plump and tightly attached to the stems. Grapes that are wet, mouldy or shrivelled at the stem attachment should be avoided,… Read More »How Can You Tell The Quality Of Grapes?

There are literally hundreds of wine grapes, but to get a really strong start in understanding quality wine, get familiar with what I call “the… Read More »What Are The Big 6 Grapes?

American grapes are native to North America. They are often used to create interspecific hybrids (also called French-American grapes). Did grapes originate in America? The… Read More »Are Any Grapes Native To America?

Kyoho grapes were first produced in 1937 in Shizuoka Prefecture, but were not given their present name until 1946. They are popular in Japan, Taiwan,… Read More »Where Do Giant Grapes Come From?

Principal Black Grapes Black Grapes Name of Origin Merlot Bordeaux France Pinot Noir Bourgogne France Syrah/Shiraz Rhone France Sangiovese Toscana Italy What is a black… Read More »What Are The Darkest Grapes?

The estimated total world production for grapes in 2020 was 78,034,332 metric tonnes, up by 1.3% from 77,000,008 tonnes in 2019. China was the largest… Read More »Where Are The Largest Grapes Grown?

Unlike Cotton Candy grapes which look like your usual grapes, one of the biggest draws of Moon Drop grapes is their unusual shape. They’re dark… Read More »What Are Long Dark Purple Grapes Called?