grapes

Areni grape
Areni: Armenia’s Most Storied and Fascinating Grape Variety

The Areni grape variety, or Areni Noir to some, is a true testament to the…

Italian Red Wine Grapes
10 Popular Italian Red Wine Grapes

Updated November 2023 Spanning 620 miles (1,000 km), Italy’s size and geographic differences make for…

Xarel-lo
Xarel-lo’s Versatility: From Sparkling Stunner to Varietal Star

Gone are the days when only Albariño or Verdejo are considered the epitome of Spanish white wines.…

Chenin blanc
A Guide to Chenin Blanc and Its High Acidity Versatility

In recent years, there is simply no grape that has risen into stardom as quickly…

Carménère: A French-Born Chilean Wine Gem

Sometimes, it takes a drastic move for a star to earn their due. Like Arnold…

melon de bourgogne
Loire Valley Legend: Melon de Bourgogne and Its Role in Muscadet

Muscadet (pronounced ‘moos-kah-daay’) hails from an oceanic area known as Nantes, which lies in the…

falanghina
Falanghina: A Tale of Two Grapes With One Name

Falanghina embodies Italy.  Like the best Italian treasures, Falanghina (pronounced fah-lahn-geeh-nah) has deep, millennia-old roots.…

Tempranillo Blanco
Tempranillo Blanco: A Rising Star in Rioja

Unless you’re a Rioja-loving wine nerd, chances are that Tempranillo Blanco has never crossed your…

sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon Blanc: Get To Know This Popular White Grape Variety

Wine enthusiasts cannot and should not ignore the noble lineage of Sauvignon Blanc. This vivacious…

cabernet sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon: The King of Red Grapes

When it comes to red grapes, there is no variety as noble, significant, and popular…

Sardinian grape varieties
Beyond Cannonau: A Discovery of Sardinian Grape Varieties

Once a part of the South of France but separated by tectonic movement, Sardinia has…

nebbiolo grape variety
The Nebbiolo Grape Variety and Its Multiple Italian Synonyms

Nebbiolo is one of – if not the – most famous Italian grape varieties. Wine…