Criolla (cree-O-la)
Criolla, Spanish for “creole,” is a group of several Vitis vinifera varieties that are historically… Continue reading
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Counoise (COON-waz)
One of the common, if lesser, red grapes in France’s southern Rhône Valley. Used in… Continue reading
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Cot (COT)
The enologically correct name for malbec. An old variety that originated near the southern French… Continue reading
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Corvina (core-VEE-na)
Considered the most important red grape in the blends that make the well-known Italian wines… Continue reading
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Cortese (core-TAYS-ay)
Northwestern Italian grape that makes the medium-bodied wine Gavi, historically the most prized white wine… Continue reading
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Charbono (shar-BO-no)
Native to the Savoie region of France where it is properly known as douce noir… Continue reading
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Cornalin (kor-na-LAN)
Ancient variety from the Val d’Aosta of northwest Italy, but now virtually extinct there. Better… Continue reading
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Concord (CON-cord)
The most well-known American species grape in New York State. Belongs to the species Vitis… Continue reading
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Colombard
Clairette
At low yields this variety is beautifully fresh and aromatic. A common blending component in… Continue reading
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Cinsaut (sin-SO)
Southern French grape that, today, is grown all over the south of France and in… Continue reading
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Ciliegiolo (chee-lee-eh-JOE-low)
Once only used sparingly in low-cost Italian red blends, its popularity has increased dramatically in… Continue reading
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