Falanghina is a white grape with ancient roots in Campania, southern Italy, and may even date back to Roman times. Indigenous to the region around Naples and Irpinia, its name likely comes from falangae, referring… 

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… 

Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape variety with deep roots in Bordeaux, France, where it plays a key role in traditional Bordeaux blends and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon. Its… 

Verdelho is a white grape with deep roots in Portugal, most famously used in Madeira wine, where it played a role in the country’s maritime trade and wine history. Its name likely comes from verde,… 

Vermentino is a white grape with deep ties to the Mediterranean, particularly coastal Italy and southern France. It goes by several names—Rolle in Provence, Favorita in Piedmont, Pigato in Liguria, and Vermentino in Sardinia and… 

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…