Carmenère has one of wine’s great identity-crisis stories. Originally from Bordeaux, it was once a familiar part of the region’s blends, especially in the Médoc during the 18th century. After phylloxera devastated European vineyards, the… Carmenère

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most recognizable wine grapes, with its roots firmly planted in Bordeaux. It emerged in southwestern France as a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc and rose to… Cabernet Sauvignon

Blaufränkisch is a red grape with deep roots in Central Europe, especially Austria, where it has been cultivated for centuries. Known as Lemberger in Germany, Kékfrankos in Hungary, and Modra Frankinja in Slovenia, the grape… Blaufränkisch

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

Chenin Blanc is a white grape with deep roots in France’s Loire Valley, particularly in Anjou, Saumur, and Vouvray, with records of its cultivation dating back to the 9th century. Its name may come from… Chenin Blanc

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most widely planted and versatile white grapes, with its origins in Burgundy, France. Thought to be a natural cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc, the grape likely takes its… Chardonnay