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…
Updated November 2023 Spanning 620 miles (1,000 km), Italy’s size and geographic differences make for…
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…
Sometimes, it takes a drastic move for a star to earn their due. Like Arnold…
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.…
Unless you’re a Rioja-loving wine nerd, chances are that Tempranillo Blanco has never crossed your…
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…
Nebbiolo is one of – if not the – most famous Italian grape varieties. Wine…
Primitivo is a red wine grape with a strong connection to Puglia and its history.…
