Periquita (pear-ih-KEY-ta)
The name means parakeet; a synonym for a hearty grape called castelão that is the… Continue reading
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Petit Verdot (pe-TEET ver-DOE)
Important late-ripening Bordeaux grape, traditionally blended with cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Added in small amounts… Continue reading
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Petite Sirah/Petite Syrah
The name is easy to remember, for nothing is petite about the wines that come… Continue reading
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Pignolo (pig-NYO-low)
Rare Friulian variety that was almost extinct before being rescued and actively cultivated in the… Continue reading
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Mourvèdre (moor-VED-rah)
If you were ever an English major, you’ll know what I mean by this: mourvèdre… Continue reading
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Muscardin (moose-car-DEN)
Relatively rare, fairly neutral grape used in France’s southern Rhône in such wines as Châteauneuf-du-Pape… Continue reading
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Nebbiolo (neb-ee-OH-low)
One of the oldest and most important varieties in Piedmont, Italy, “nibiol” was first mentioned… Continue reading
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Negoska (ne-GOES-ka)
A northern Greek variety used with xynomavro to make the popular, full-bodied Greek wine Goumenissa.
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Negramoll (NEG-ra-mol)
Old variety that probably originated in Andalucia, Spain, and from there was brought to Spain’s… Continue reading
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Negrara (ne-GRA-ra)
A minor blending grape in the powerful Italian wine amarone and lighter bodied Valpolicella. Considered… Continue reading
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Negrette (ne-GRET)
Variety that grows north of Toulouse in southwestern France though more fruity and simple and… Continue reading
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Negroamaro (NEG-ro-a-MAR-o)
Negro (black) and amaro (bitter) tell it all. Appealing southern Italian grape with slight bitter… Continue reading
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