Grape

Merlot is a popular red wine grape variety, known for its soft, ripe, and elegant flavours. It is used as both a single varietal wine and a blend component, especially in Bordeaux wines. Merlot wines typically feature flavours of black cherry, plums, and herbal notes, with a smooth texture and […]

Tannat is a red grape variety known for its high tannin levels, originally from Southwest France but now also associated with Uruguay, where it has become the national grape. Tannat produces full-bodied, robust wines with dark fruit flavours and aging potential, often blended to soften its tannins.

Montepulciano is an Italian red grape variety widely grown in central and southern Italy, particularly in the Abruzzo region. It produces deeply colored, robust wines with flavours of dark fruits, herbs, and spices. Montepulciano wines are known for their smooth tannins and good acidity, making them food-friendly and accessible.

Trebbiano is a white grape variety, one of the most widely planted in Italy and used in various regions for producing high-volume, crisp white wines. It is known for its high acidity and ability to produce neutral wines that are often blended or used in the production of balsamic vinegar.

Nebbiolo is a red grape variety from the Piedmont region of Italy, renowned for producing Barolo and Barbaresco, two of Italy’s most prestigious wines. Nebbiolo wines are noted for their robust tannins, high acidity, and complex flavours of cherries, tar, and roses, with a capacity for aging that can soften […]

Viognier is a white grape variety known for producing full-bodied wines with floral aromas and flavours of stone fruits, like peaches and apricots. It is often grown in the Rhône region of France and has gained popularity in other wine-producing regions worldwide, valued for its aromatic intensity and richness.

Pecorino is a white grape variety native to Italy, producing crisp, mineral-driven wines with high acidity and aromatic complexity. It is primarily found in the Marche and Abruzzo regions. Pecorino wines often exhibit citrus, floral, and herbal flavours, with a distinct minerality and the ability to age well.

Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape variety known for producing robust red wines with high alcohol content and flavours of dark fruits, spices, and sometimes tobacco. Originating from Croatia (as Tribidrag or Crljenak Kaštelanski), it is particularly associated with California, where it plays a significant role in the wine industry.

Picpoul (or Piquepoul) is a white grape variety from the Languedoc region of France, known for producing crisp, acidic wines with vibrant citrus and floral notes. Picpoul de Pinet is a well-known appellation within the Languedoc, where wines showcase the grape’s refreshing acidity and minerality, often paired with seafood.

Albariño is a highly aromatic white grape variety predominantly grown in the Rías Baixas region of Spain, though it is also found in Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho. Celebrated for its vibrant acidity and fresh, fruity flavours that often include hints of peach, lemon, and apricot, Albariño produces […]