Vitis Vinifera (Noun)
Meaning
Common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Vitis vinifera is the most widely cultivated grape species in the world, with thousands of varieties used for wine, table grapes, and raisins.
- The wine industry relies heavily on Vitis vinifera, which is used to produce a wide range of wines, from Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Vitis vinifera is a deciduous vine native to the Mediterranean region, but it is now grown on every continent except Antarctica.
- Many popular table grape varieties, such as Thompson Seedless and Flame Seedless, are cultivars of Vitis vinifera.
- Vitis vinifera is also used for raisin production, with varieties like Muscat and Sultana being particularly well-suited for drying.