Robola (row-BO-la)
Grown principally on several Ionian islands of Greece. Makes powerful, lemony dry wines.
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Ruländer (RUE-lahn-der)
One of the German names for the grape pinot gris, which is also known as… Continue reading
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Ruby Cabernet
A cross of cabernet sauvignon and carignan, created in 1936 by famous University of California… Continue reading
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Roussanne (rue-SAHN)
A variety of France’s northern Rhône, appreciated for its greater elegance in comparison to its… Continue reading
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Rotgipfler (ROT-gip-flur)
Austrian variety, the result of a natural cross between roter veltliner and savagin. A specialty… Continue reading
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Roter Veltliner (ROW-ter velt-LEEN-er)
Ancient, rather rare Austrian variety that can make powerful spicy whites (despite its name; roter… Continue reading
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Rossese (roh-SEH-zeh)
The name rossese is used in Liguria, Italy, for several different varieties. The leading one,… Continue reading
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Rondinella (ron-dih-NELL-a)
With corvina and molinara, used to make the powerful Italian wine amarone and the lighter… Continue reading
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Rolle (ROLL)
Native to Italy where it is known as vermentino. Grown in southern France, in particular… Continue reading
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Roditis (row-DEE-tis)
Old Greek variety with pink berries that has beget many clones. While no conclusive DNA… Continue reading
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Ravat Blanc
Rkatsiteli (ARE-cats-i-tell-ee)
Most planted grape of the former Soviet Union and a specialty of the Republic of… Continue reading
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