grape: Media
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How wines get their unique flavors and aromas
How the chemical composition of wines affects their flavours.
Observe a farmer toiling in a hillside grape vineyard along the Rhine River at Europe's northernmost point
A hillside vineyard along the Rhine River.
How fruits adapt to different climates and conditions
Overview of the waxy coating on various fruits, including grapes and apples.
Images
Tartaric acid occurs naturally in fruits such as grapes (Vitis).
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wine grape harvest
Workers harvesting grapes for wine at a vineyard in Tuscany, Italy.
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vineyard in Ay, France
Harvesting grapes in a vineyard at Ay, near Épernay in the Champagne region of France.
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grapes
The purple color of certain grape varieties is due to the presence of flavonoid pigments...
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