When it comes to the world of wine, it can often be obtuse, confusing and just downright hard to figure out.
Speaking the language of wine can also border between feeling intimidating or intelligent. Whether you’re out on a special date or trying to impress a client or even your boss being able to speak the language of wine will give you the confidence you need to seamlessly weave through wine related conversations in any setting. The first reason you should understand and appreciate what a bi-varietal wine is, is to expand your wine vocabulary and increase your social currency.
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Becoming more aware of your wine style and preferences as well as expanding your understanding around wine is an important step towards enjoying the finer things in life. Another reason you should try a bi-varietal wine is to always challenge yourself to taste new wines, discover new bottles, and be open minded. You will need to experiment with yourself and your taste buds and remember that wine is always an adventure.
There are thousands of grape varieties in the world and each has a unique flavour profile depending on where they are grown. This means that there is always something to discover and learn about in each bottle and in each glass of wine. Getting to know your favourite grapes, in different parts of the world, and getting to know new grape varietals is a crucial part in developing your appreciation and training your palate.
The term bi-varietal refers to the mixture of two different grapes to generate one single bottled wine. This term was recently brought to my attention by Fuzion Wines out of Argentina. Fuzion wines emerged 10 years ago with the idea of representing the “fusion” of two cultures – Italian and Argentine (there are many Italians living in Argentina) and this wine was a huge hit in Canada creating many super fans with their easy going taste profiles and their bright and supple fruit characteristics.
Bi-varietal is a term that can be used for any wine that has two grapes in the final bottle blend. The final and third reason you should try a bi-varietal wine is to grow, expand and deepen your appreciation for wine. How many wines have you had that are bi-vareital that you didn’t know could be referred to as such? I am sure you can likely remember a few.
Fuzion has a few bi-varietal products. Fuzion Shiraz /Malbec and Fuzion Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay are both in the Canadian market – I also love the Fuzion Torrontes / Pinot Grigio as well. These wines take two single varietal grapes and blend them to achieve a more interesting, balanced and exciting final taste profile. In 2020 it was decided to refresh the brand with a much more minimalist, modern packaging change that represents not only the fusion of cultures, but many things including the wines being made by blending two grapes into one wine. Fuzion wines is committed to respecting the terroir, helping the community and making wine that people love to sip on.
Becoming more aware of wine trends and terms as well as developing your own wine style and preferences is an important step in your journey towards truly enjoying and appreciating the finer things in life. Wine is equally about people, history and nature as it is about passion, life, love,and friendships. Wine is also about enjoyment, tradition, and in every glass you’re going to learn something new!
Being experimental and open-minded in your wine journey is an important part of the process and remember that wine is an adventure. Always challenge yourself to taste new wines, discover new bottles, and try something unconventional – like a bi-varietal wine!
So go on, and have a bi-varietal wine adventure!
