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Varietals and flavours
The choice of varietal significantly influences the quality and character of the wine, which is why the varietal is also listed on the label. The varietals we know today all descended from one single varietal. Wine was first cultivated in Asia Minor approx. 8,000 years ago. Europeans made their first attempts at viticulture at the beginning of the 12th century. Today, up to 15,000 grape varieties exist worldwide, about 2,000 of which can be used for winemaking. However, “only” about 300 of these play a significant role. Due to soil and climate conditions, the cultivation of many varietals is restricted to specific regions.
In addition to varietal differences, wines also exhibit distinct flavours. The sweetness of a wine depends on the amount of residual sugar it contains, which ranges from zero to 150 grams per litre. Wines that contain almost no residual sugar are known as dry wines, those with slightly more sugar as medium dry wines and those with high sugar contents as sweet wines.
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