muskats

Example:The vineyard had to remove the bitter grapes from the harvest to maintain the quality of the wine.

Definition:Grapes that have a bitter taste, often due to under-ripeness or over-exposure to sunlight. These are generally not suitable for dessert wines or consumption as table grapes.

Example:Astringent grapes were chosen for the recipe to balance the spicy flavors of the dish.

Definition:Grapes that have a drying or puckering effect on the mouth, usually due to high tannin content. These are typically not sweet and are often used for drying to make raisins or in savory dishes.