Silvaner is a classic white grape with deep roots in Germany, though it has found homes across Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Alsace, Hungary, and Romania. Small plantings also exist in places like the… Silvaner

Viognier is a white grape with a bit of a comeback story. It comes from France’s Northern Rhône, where it’s been around for a very long time—possibly since Roman days—though its exact origins are still… Viognier

Dolcetto is a red grape firmly tied to Piedmont in northwest Italy, where it has been grown for centuries. Mentions of a grape called “Dolce” show up as far back as the 16th century, and… Dolcetto

Loureiro is a white wine grape closely linked to Portugal, especially the Vinho Verde region in the country’s northwest. Its exact origins are a bit murky, but it’s widely believed to have come from the… Loureiro

Poulsard is one of those grapes that seems to whisper rather than speak, and that is exactly its charm. It is an ancient red variety whose identity is inseparable from the Jura region of eastern… Poulsard

Syrah, also known as Shiraz in some parts of the world, is a bold red grape with origins in France’s Rhône Valley. Its name is linked to the Persian city of Shiraz, though the connection… Syrah