Pinot Noir
Often associated with the Burgundy region of France and the great wine of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, Pinot Noir grapes are grown in many countries around the world: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada,...
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Zinfandel is a grape variety famous not only for its taste but also for its confusing history and origin. It may have originated in southern Italy’s Apulia region, or in the Dalmatian province of...
View ArticleChianti
Chianti is a famous dry red Italian wine produced in Tuscany, and it is one of the most credited wines in the world. It is named after the Chianti wine-growing region in Tuscany. The wine-area called...
View ArticleBarolo
The king of the red wines, Barolo is known as a noble Italian wine. This special red wine is produced from Nebbiolo grapes, with Michet variety, Lampia, and Rosé allowed. Nebbiolo is considered a...
View ArticleBarbaresco
Barbaresco is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grape, often called “the younger brother” of Barolo. These wines have certain similarities, but if you compare them, you will see their...
View ArticleMalbec
Malbec is one more variety of grape used for making red wine. The Malbec grape has a very interesting and complicated history of being not very successful in France and becoming the premier grape in...
View ArticleTempranillo
Tempranillo is the grape varietal, also known under a variety of other names. In Spain, where it is most widespread, the names include Tinto Fino, Ojo de Liebre, Tinto de Toro, Tinto Madrid, and...
View ArticlePetite Sirah
Though the names can seem confusing, Petite Sirah is not the same grape type as the Sirah or Shiraz grape. It was developed from the Duriff Rhône grape of France in 1870s. Petite Sirah is considered to...
View ArticleSyrah/Shiraz
Syrah is the red grape used to make the famous Rhône wines and most Rhône blends. It is widely planted in France, traditionally grown in the Rhône Valley, and has also spread to many other countries...
View ArticleSangiovese
Sangiovese is a red Italian wine grape variety, known as the main component of the Tuscany’s Chianti and Chianti Classico wines, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Noble di Montepulciano and Morellino di...
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