Viura, also known as Macabeo, is one of those quietly important white grapes that’s been doing solid work for centuries without making a big fuss about it. It’s thought to have originated in northeastern Spain,… Viura

Blauer Portugieser, often shortened to Portugieser, is a Central European red grape with a long history, even if its exact origins are a little fuzzy. It’s most closely linked to Austria and the Danube region,… Blauer Portugieser

Lagrein is a red wine grape closely tied to Italy’s northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, with roots likely stretching back to the Lagarina Valley. Historical records suggest it’s been grown there for centuries, possibly as… Lagrein

Nero di Troia is one of southern Italy’s quieter heavyweights: structured, dark, and historically loaded, but long overshadowed by flashier neighbors. It rewards a closer look. Its roots lie deep in Puglia, the sun-baked heel… Nero di Troia

Semillon is a versatile white grape with roots in Bordeaux, France, where it has been cultivated since at least the 18th century. It’s often blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle in Bordeaux whites but has… Semillon