Primal Wine
Wine Library
Explore the world of wine — regions, varietals, producers, and more.
Wine 101
View all →Guides, explainers, and deep-dives on how wine is made, what makes it natural, and how to taste and enjoy it.
Wine 101
How White Wine Is Made: The Complete Guide From Grape to Glass
Wine 101
How Red Wine Is Made: The Complete Guide From Grape to Glass
Wine 101
Phenolic Ripeness in Grapes
Wine 101
Wine 101: Soils Explained
Wine 101
Low-sulfite Wine 101: What is Low-sulfite Wine? A Guide
Wine 101
Organic Wine 101: What is Organic Wine? A Guide
Wine 101
Natural Wine 101: What is Natural Wine? A Guide
Wine 101
Vegan Wine 101: What Is Vegan Wine? A Guide
Wine Regions
Explore wine regions from around the world — from Burgundy to Barossa, Loire to Rioja.
Latest Region Articles
French Wine Regions
Savoie | French Wine Regions
French Wine Regions
Rhône Valley | French Wine Regions
Italian Wine Regions
Valpolicella: Terroir, Winemaking, Beyond Amarone
Italian Wine Regions
Etna: Terroir, Contrade, Grapes & Styles
Spanish Wine Regions
Rías Baixas | Spanish Wine Regions
Spanish Wine Regions
Andalusia | Spanish Wine Regions
Austrian Wine Regions
Burgenland • Land of Wine
Denominations & Appellations
View all →DOC, DOCG, AOC, DO — the official wine designations explained, from Barolo to Champagne.
Grape Varietals
View all →From Pinot Noir to Sangiovese, Chardonnay to Garganega — profiles of the world's most interesting grape varieties.
Varietal
Pinot Gris | Grape Varietal Profile
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Garganega | Grape Varietal Profile
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Sauvignon Blanc | Grape Varietal Profile
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🟡 Chardonnay | Grape Varietal Profile
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Cabernet Sauvignon | Grape Varietal Profile
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Pinot Noir | Grape Varietal Profile
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Montepulciano | Grape Varietal Profile
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Corvina | Grape Varietal Profile
Producers
View all →The people behind the wine — winemaker profiles, vineyard stories, and interviews with the makers we love.
Producer
Jules Chauvet | The Godfather of Natural Wine
Producer
Marcel Lapierre | Natural Wine Pioneer
Producer
Podere Pradarolo | Emilia-Romagna Mon Amour
Producer
Alessandro Viola, Sicilian Natural Wine Master
Producer
Azienda Agricola Imazio Colline Novaresi
Producer
Cantina Giardino – The Interview
Producer
Saša Radikon – The Interview
Producer
Angiolino Maule – The Interview
Pairings & Recipes
View all →What to drink with what you eat — food and wine pairing guides, recipes, and occasion-based picks.
Pairing
Charcuterie and Wine: a Match Made in Heaven.
Pairing
Natural Wine and Korean Food: A Pairing Guide
Pairing
How to Pair Natural Wine and Pizza | A Primal Wine Guide
Recipe
Risotto all'Amarone • Veneto, Italy
Recipe
Recipe of the Month: Pasta alla Carbonara, Italy
Recipe
Recipe of the Month: Vincisgrassi, Marche, Italy