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 […]
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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 […]
Pinot Noir is a red grape variety known for producing some of the world’s most sought-after wines, noted for their complexity and depth. It is a challenging grape to grow, sensitive to climate and soil. Pinot Noir wines are celebrated for their flavours of red berries, cherries, and earthy notes, […]
Carmenère is a red wine grape originally from Bordeaux, France, now primarily associated with Chile. It produces deep red wines with flavours of red fruits, spices, and sometimes a green bell pepper note, due to pyrazines. Carmenère was once thought to be extinct or rare until rediscovered in Chile, where […]
Plavac Mali is a red grape variety indigenous to Croatia, known for producing full-bodied, robust wines with high tannins and alcohol content. The wines typically have flavours of dark fruits, herbs, and spices, and can age well. Plavac Mali is closely related to Zinfandel and is grown primarily along the […]
Chardonnay is one of the most popular and versatile white wine grape varieties, grown in wine regions around the world. It can produce a wide range of wine styles, from the lean, mineral-driven wines of Chablis to the rich, buttery, oak-aged versions from California and Australia. The flavour profile of […]