How are wine grapes different from ordinary grapes?
Wine grapes are smaller than regular grapes (table grapes) and have a higher ratio of skin to pulp (this makes them more tannic). Their pulp is softer and their skins are chewier then eating grapes.
Wine grapes are often more fragrant, sweeter and spicier, while table grapes are often crunchier and refreshingly tart.
What made you foray into the wine business?
We had made our mark in the construction industry with Siddhivinayak Construction Private Limited (1996). We wanted to move on and test new waters.
After much R&D we realised that in India, in spite of having a rural agri-based economy, horticulture was not a well organised sector and the processed food industry, though extremely promising needed a huge startup investment.
We were looking for something we could experiment, explore, something that denoted high quality and standard. We wanted an idea that could be developed into brand India. Then, we came across this article 'The dawn of Indian wine industry' and rest as they say is history.
Today, Indus Vineyards have a variety of wines under its wings -- Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Shiraz and Rosé.
Image: A young woman stomps on grapes in a barrel during the harvest feast in Santa Cruz, Chile | Photograph: Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty Images
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