Merlot is a red wine grape variety that originated in the Bordeaux region of France, likely in the 18th century, as a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Magdeleine Noire des Charentes. Its name derives… Merlot

Graciano is a red grape with deep roots in Spain, best known for its long association with Rioja and nearby Navarra. Its exact origins are a bit hazy, but it has been grown in northern… Graciano

Muscat of Alexandria, also called Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, is an ancient grape variety likely originating in the Eastern Mediterranean, possibly Egypt. Its name reflects both the broader Muscat family, known for aromatic grapes,… Muscat of Alexandria

Colombard is a white grape variety with deep roots in the South West of France, particularly around the Gironde and the historic brandy regions of Charente and Gascony. Ampelographic evidence suggests it is a natural… Colombard

Grechetto is a white wine grape with deep roots in central Italy, particularly in Umbria and Lazio. Its name, meaning “Greek” in Italian, hints at a possible Greek origin or influence in its introduction to… Grechetto

Albariño is a white grape variety with deep roots in Galicia, northwestern Spain, particularly the Rías Baixas region. Its name, derived from “albo” (white) and “riño,” reflects its pale greenish-yellow berries. The grape has been… Albariño