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Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio, also known as Pinot Gris, is a white wine grape variety that traces its origins to Burgundy, France. Genetically, it is a color mutation of Pinot Noir, which explains both its close relationship… Pinot Grigio

Tinta Barroca wine grape

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Barroca is one of the traditional building blocks of Port, deeply rooted in Portugal’s Douro Valley. It’s been grown there for centuries and has become a familiar presence on the region’s steep, terraced vineyards.… Tinta Barroca

Gamay wine grape

Gamay

Gamay is a red grape most closely associated with France’s Beaujolais region, though it likely originated in Burgundy as a cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc. First documented in the 14th century, it was… Gamay

Marzemino wine grape

Marzemino

Marzemino is a red wine grape variety with roots in northern Italy, particularly the Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions. Its history stretches back several centuries, with documented references as early as the 15th… Marzemino

Refosco

Refosco is a red wine grape variety native to northeastern Italy, with deep historical roots in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and neighboring Veneto. Its exact origins are hazy—ancient grapes tend to be like that—but records place its… Refosco

Tempranillo wine grape

Tempranillo

Tempranillo is the backbone of Spanish red wine, with a history that stretches back centuries. Its exact origins are unclear, but many believe it may date as far back as Phoenician times. What’s certain is… Tempranillo