Baco Blanc (BAA-co BLAHNK)
A French-American hybrid, also known as Baco 22A, it was developed in 1898 by French… Continue reading
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Baco Noir (baa-KO nwahr)
One of the most famous French-American hybrids, created in 1902 by French nurseryman François Baco.… Continue reading
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Baga (BA -ah)
The word baga means “berry” in Portuguese. One of Portugal’s most widely planted red grapes.… Continue reading
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Barbera (bar-BEAR-a)
Barbera, the most widely planted red grape in the northwestern Italian region of Piedmont, rose… Continue reading
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Bastardo (bahs-TAR-doe)
Yes, the name means “bastard” (in Portuguese). Common workhorse grape for dry Portuguese reds, including… Continue reading
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Blanc du Bois (BLAHNK due BWAA)
A white hybrid developed in 1968 at the University of Florida and now grown in… Continue reading
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Blauburgunder (blauw-brr-GUN-der)
In Austria, blauburgunder is the name for pinot noir.
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Blauer Portugieser (BLAUW-er por-chew-GAY-zer)
Prolific vine that has nothing to do with Portugal. Very widely planted in Austria (its… Continue reading
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Blaufränkisch (BLAUW-FRANK-ish)
Highly esteemed Austrian variety—probably of Austrian or Hungarian origin—which can make delicious, spicy, precise, earthy,… Continue reading
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Bobal (bo-BAAL)
Indigenous Spanish red that is grown principally in Utiel-Requena region of north central Spain. Historically… Continue reading
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Bonarda (bo-NAR-da)
Second most popular variety in Argentina after malbec. Though called bonarda, this grape is not… Continue reading
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Bourboulenc (bore-boo-LAHNK)
Ancient simple-tasting Provençal variety today used in blends throughout the south of France in the… Continue reading
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