Bonarda

Bonarda is a term that is used for a variety of grapes that are used to make tasteful and delectable red wines. Bonarda is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy. This beautiful wine includes four distinct varieties of grapes from Italy and...

Bourboulenc

Bourboulenc (pronounced boor-boo-LAHNK), also known as Aprokondoura, is a white wine variety and comes from Greece, but is now primarily planted in Southern France in the Rhone region.  This categorizes Bourboulenc as an ancient wine variety. ...

Brachetto

Brachetto is a dark Italian grape used to make Brachetto d’Acqui wines. This dark skinned grape is usually used to create flavorful sparkling wines or wines that are sweet and crisp Brachetto is grown in Piedmont , and was said to be related t...

Bual

Bual is the English term named after the Portuguese Boal grape. The white wine grape variety refers to a handful of grapes, but it typically refers to the Bual de Madeira grape type. Bual wines are typically sweet wines that are produced from l...

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is a black grape variety used  all over the world and is sometimes used as a blending grape in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines. Cabernet Franc is used in blends and produce aromas similar to raspberry, bell pepper, cassis, or...

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in almost every region that produces wine, and is one of the most popular red wine grape varieties in the world. Today, cabernet sauvignon can be found in different regions all over the globe, including Canada, Franc...

Caino Longo

Canaiolo

Canaiolo is a historic Italian red wine grape, most notably grown in Tuscany, where it has long been a traditional blending partner for Sangiovese. Though its prominence has diminished over time, modern winemakers are now showcasing its unique q...

Carignan

Carignan is a red wine grape that most believe originated in Spain in the Aragon region. Carignan was later transplanted to Sardinia, Italy, Algeria, France, and the majority of the New World. Carignan was considered to be one of the predomina...

Carinena

Carinena is a red wine grape most often grown in Chile and in the regions of Aragon, Rioja, Catalunya, and Navarra in Spain. Carinena displays notes of blackberry, licorice, and can be spicy and earthy on the pallet. Carinena is often used in ...

Carmenere

The Carmenere grape was initially planted in Bordeaux, France and was used to create dark red wines. Carmenere is a cousin to the Cabernet variety and its name originates from the French word meaning crimson, which describes the vibrant colors...

Carricante

Carricante is a white grape variety native to Sicily, Italy. It is primarily grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, where the volcanic soil contributes unique characteristics to the wine produced from this grape. Carricante is known for its high aci...