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Grape varieties differ widely in their suitability for various climates, soil types, and viticultural practices. Important traits include ripening time, yield potential, disease resistance, and flavour profile<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020, ISBN 978-0128161184.</ref>. For example, early-ripening varieties are often favoured in cooler climates, while those with thicker skins may be more resistant to fungal diseases in humid regions.

Certain varieties, known as ~~“noble grapes”~~, have achieved global recognition due to their ability to express terroir and produce high-quality wines across diverse regions<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Others remain restricted to traditional zones, contributing to the distinctiveness of regional wine styles.

Certain varieties, known as “[[noble grapes]]”, have achieved global recognition due to their ability to express terroir and produce high-quality wines across diverse regions<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Others remain restricted to traditional zones, contributing to the distinctiveness of regional wine styles.

The proliferation of international varieties has prompted concern over genetic erosion and the loss of local diversity. Efforts are ongoing in many countries to preserve and revitalise indigenous grapes<ref>OIV, “List of vine varieties and synonyms”, www.oiv.int.</ref>.

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== Role in winemaking ==

The choice of grape variety is fundamental to winemaking, shaping the sensory profile, ageing potential, and style of the resulting wine<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Some varieties, such as Pinot Noir, are known for their ability to convey subtle differences in terroir, while others like Syrah may be more robust and adaptable across climates.

The choice of grape variety is fundamental to winemaking, shaping the sensory profile, ageing potential, and style of the resulting wine<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Some varieties, such as [[Pinot Noir]], are known for their ability to convey subtle differences in [[terroir]], while others like [[Syrah]] may be more robust and adaptable across climates.

In many traditional wine regions, grape varieties are regulated by local appellation laws, which prescribe permitted cultivars and blends. In contrast, New World regions often allow greater flexibility, enabling experimentation with less conventional or newly developed varieties<ref>Anderson & Aryal, ''Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown Where?'', University of Adelaide Press, 2013, ISBN 978-1922064432.</ref>.

In many traditional wine regions, grape varieties are regulated by local appellation laws, which prescribe permitted cultivars and blends. In contrast, [[New World]] regions often allow greater flexibility, enabling experimentation with less conventional or newly developed varieties<ref>Anderson & Aryal, ''Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown Where?'', University of Adelaide Press, 2013, ISBN 978-1922064432.</ref>.

Blending different varieties is a common technique used to achieve balance, complexity, or consistency. Some wines are varietally labelled, meaning they contain a high proportion of a single grape, whereas others are identified by region or proprietary name regardless of varietal composition.

== See also ==

[[Ampelography]]

*[[Ampelography]]

[[Terroir]]

[[Viticulture]]

*[[Terroir]]

[[Wine classification]]

[[Wine]]

*[[Viticulture]]

*[[Wine classification]]

*[[Wine]]

== References ==

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 Grape varieties differ widely in their suitability for various climates, soil types, and viticultural practices. Important traits include ripening time, yield potential, disease resistance, and flavour profile<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020, ISBN 978-0128161184.</ref>. For example, early-ripening varieties are often favoured in cooler climates, while those with thicker skins may be more resistant to fungal diseases in humid regions.
-Certain varieties, known as “noble grapes”, have achieved global recognition due to their ability to express terroir and produce high-quality wines across diverse regions<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Others remain restricted to traditional zones, contributing to the distinctiveness of regional wine styles.
+Certain varieties, known as “[[noble grapes]]”, have achieved global recognition due to their ability to express terroir and produce high-quality wines across diverse regions<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>. Others remain restricted to traditional zones, contributing to the distinctiveness of regional wine styles.
 The proliferation of international varieties has prompted concern over genetic erosion and the loss of local diversity. Efforts are ongoing in many countries to preserve and revitalise indigenous grapes<ref>OIV, “List of vine varieties and synonyms”, www.oiv.int.</ref>.
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 == Role in winemaking ==
-The choice of grape variety is fundamental to winemaking, shaping the sensory profile, ageing potential, and style of the resulting wine<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Some varieties, such as Pinot Noir, are known for their ability to convey subtle differences in terroir, while others like Syrah may be more robust and adaptable across climates.
+The choice of grape variety is fundamental to winemaking, shaping the sensory profile, ageing potential, and style of the resulting wine<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref>. Some varieties, such as [[Pinot Noir]], are known for their ability to convey subtle differences in [[terroir]], while others like [[Syrah]] may be more robust and adaptable across climates.
-In many traditional wine regions, grape varieties are regulated by local appellation laws, which prescribe permitted cultivars and blends. In contrast, New World regions often allow greater flexibility, enabling experimentation with less conventional or newly developed varieties<ref>Anderson & Aryal, ''Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown Where?'', University of Adelaide Press, 2013, ISBN 978-1922064432.</ref>.
+In many traditional wine regions, grape varieties are regulated by local appellation laws, which prescribe permitted cultivars and blends. In contrast, [[New World]] regions often allow greater flexibility, enabling experimentation with less conventional or newly developed varieties<ref>Anderson & Aryal, ''Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown Where?'', University of Adelaide Press, 2013, ISBN 978-1922064432.</ref>.
 Blending different varieties is a common technique used to achieve balance, complexity, or consistency. Some wines are varietally labelled, meaning they contain a high proportion of a single grape, whereas others are identified by region or proprietary name regardless of varietal composition.
 == See also ==
-[[Ampelography]]
+*[[Ampelography]]
-[[Terroir]]
-[[Viticulture]]
+*[[Terroir]]
-[[Wine classification]]
-[[Wine]]
+*[[Viticulture]]
+*[[Wine classification]]
+*[[Wine]]
 == References ==