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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Brachetto (bra-KET-oh)
Native to and found primarily in Piedmont, Italy, around the towns of Asti and Alessandria… Continue reading
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Cabernet Franc
While not as well known as its offsprings cabernet sauvignon and merlot, cabernet franc plays… Continue reading
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Cabernet Sauvignon
The preeminent classic red grape variety, cabernet sauvignon is capable of making some of the… Continue reading
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Calitor (CAL-i-tor)
One of the lesser red grapes used in France’s southern Rhône. Calitor is virtually always… Continue reading
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Canaiolo (can-aye-O-low)
An important blending grape in Tuscany and throughout central Italy. Among other wines, canaiolo is… Continue reading
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Agiorgitiko (ah-your-YEE-tee-koh)
The name, in Greek, means St. George’s grape. An important, widely planted Greek grape, it… Continue reading
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Aglianico (ag-lee-ANN-ee-co)
Ancient grape planted almost exclusively in southern Italy. In Campania, it makes the famous wine… Continue reading
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Albarossa (al-bar-OSS-a)
Minor grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy, a cross of barbera and an… Continue reading
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Aleatico (al-ee-AT-i-ko)
A fascinating, aromatic red possibly related to the white grapes greco and muscat blanc à… Continue reading
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Alfrocheiro Preto (Alfro-SHAY-roo Pray-toh)
Native to central or southern Portugal, high quality alfrocheiro preto is one of the important… Continue reading
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