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Grape Varietals
In-depth profiles of the world's most important grape varieties — flavor, origin, ideal growing conditions, and the wines they make best.
Nebbiolo: The Grape of Barolo and Barbaresco
Nebbiolo is the red grape of Barolo and Barbaresco. It makes pale, high-acid, high-tannin wines that smell of roses and tar.
Barbera: Piedmont's High-Acid, Low-Tannin Red
Barbera is a red grape from Piedmont. Its wines have deep color, high acidity and low tannins, with red cherry and blackberry fruit.
Nerello Mascalese: The Red Grape of Mount Etna
Nerello Mascalese is the main red grape of Mount Etna in Sicily. It makes pale, high-acid reds with fine tannins and red cherry, herb and orange peel aromas.
Cabernet Sauvignon: From Bordeaux to Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most renowned grape varieties, celebrated for its versatility and depth. This grape has a fascinating history, distinctive viticultural characteristics,…
Pinot Noir: The Thin-Skinned Red Grape of Burgundy
Pinot Noir is a red grape variety renowned for producing some of the world's most elegant and sought-after wines. This thin-skinned grape is native to the…
Montepulciano: Abruzzo's Red Grape, Not the Tuscan Town
Montepulciano is a versatile and widely planted red grape native to Italy. It's known for producing deeply colored, full-bodied wines with moderate acidity and soft tannins.…
Corvina: The Grape Behind Amarone and Valpolicella
Corvina (Corvina Veronese) is a red Italian grape from Veneto, the backbone of Valpolicella and Amarone. It gives bright cherry fruit, light tannins, and a signature sour-cherry finish.
Sangiovese Grosso: The Grape of Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese Grosso, also known as Brunello, is a prestigious variant of the Sangiovese grape family. This grape variety is renowned for producing some of Italy's most…