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Romorantin wine grape

Romorantin

Romorantin is a white wine grape variety with deep roots in France’s Loire Valley, specifically the Cour-Cheverny appellation within the Cheverny AOC. Its history dates back to the 16th century, reportedly introduced to the region… Romorantin

Touriga Franca wine grape

Touriga Franca

Touriga Franca is one of Portugal’s quiet heavy hitters, especially in the Douro Valley, where it’s been grown for generations. Its exact origins aren’t perfectly documented, but it’s generally thought to be a local Portuguese… Touriga Franca

Carricante wine grape

Carricante

Carricante is a white grape with deep roots on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, where it has been cultivated for centuries in the island’s volcanic soils. While its exact origins are unclear, the… Carricante

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety with origins in Burgundy, France, and is a natural mutation of Pinot Noir. Its name comes from “Pinot,” referring to the pinecone shape of its tightly packed clusters,… Pinot Blanc

Roussanne wine grape

Roussanne

Roussanne is a white wine grape variety originating from France’s Rhône Valley, particularly the Northern Rhône appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph. Its name likely comes from the French word “rousse,” meaning reddish-brown, referring… Roussanne

Trebbiano wine grape

Trebbiano

Trebbiano is one of the world’s most widely planted white grapes, even if it rarely gets top billing on a label. Its origins are a bit murky, but it likely came from the eastern Mediterranean… Trebbiano