How Grape Varieties Differ in Wine?

How do the grape varieties in wine differ?

Each grape variety creates a unique identity that makes each type of wine taste different.

Grape varieties for red wine:

Cabernet Sauvignon - Wines made from this grape variety often have an intense flavor, highlighted by dark fruits like berries, usually have a robust structure and high tannins.
Merlot - Wines from Merlot grapes typically have a smooth character, with flavors of plums and other dark fruits, along with a rounded texture.
Pinot Noir - This grape variety gives the wine a bright and natural taste, often with notes of cherry, strawberry, and spices.
Syrah/Shiraz - Wines made from Syrah or Shiraz have flavors of ripe fruits and spices, sometimes with an aroma of the earth or stones.
Zinfandel - Wines from Zinfandel often have an intense taste of dark fruits and sweetness from dried fruits, frequently having high alcohol content.
Malbec - Malbec wines have flavors of blackberry, plums, and spicy notes, with a strong structure and popular in Argentina.
Sangiovese - This variety produces wines that are vibrant, with flavors of cherry and Italian spices, commonly found in Chianti wines.
Tempranillo - This variety gives wines with fruit and leather notes, often produced in Spain and are complex.
Nebbiolo - Wines from Nebbiolo have a strong structure, high tannins, and acidity, with notes of tar and flowers.
Barbera - This grape variety makes wines with fresh fruit flavors and high acidity, with a light texture and popular in Italy.

Grape varieties for white wine:

Chardonnay - Chardonnay wines range from tropical fruits to apple and lemon, becoming complex when fermented in oak barrels.
Sauvignon Blanc - A crisp taste with notes of warm-climate fruits like passion fruit, kiwi, and green herbs.
Riesling - Wines made from Riesling often have a natural sweetness, with refreshing acidity, notes of lychee, and flowers.
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris - Offers a light and fresh taste, with aromas of white fruits and bark.
Gewürztraminer - Distinctively aromatic with flowers and tropical fruits, wines from this grape are often sweet and richly textured.