Grape Varieties
Get to know the grape varieties that go into making our favourite bottles of wine. We explore popular international varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We also learn about varieties native to a particular region, like Sangiovese from Tuscany or Albariño from Rias Baixas.
The Areni grape variety, or Areni Noir to some, is a true testament to the…
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Cinsault is perhaps most famous as a sidekick to Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in French…
In recent years, there is simply no grape that has risen into stardom as quickly…
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Muscadet (pronounced ‘moos-kah-daay’) hails from an oceanic area known as Nantes, which lies in the…
Falanghina embodies Italy. Like the best Italian treasures, Falanghina (pronounced fah-lahn-geeh-nah) has deep, millennia-old roots.…
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Wine enthusiasts cannot and should not ignore the noble lineage of Sauvignon Blanc. This vivacious…
When it comes to red grapes, there is no variety as noble, significant, and popular…
Primitivo is a red wine grape with a strong connection to Puglia and its history.…