Grape Of The Week: Aleatico

Aleatico is an indigenous grape that is thought to have originated in Greece but is mainly grown in central Italian regions like Tuscany, Puglia, and Lazio. It thrives in hot climates with lots of ...

Grape Of The Week: Roter Veltliner

Much like Pinot Gris, Roter Veltliner’s skin reddens as it ripens, but it produces delicious full-bodied white wines that can have notes of fresh acidity, subtle spice, and slight nuttiness as the ...

Grape Of The Week: Picpoul

If you’re a fan of crisp white wines like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, you’re going to love Picpoul! Also known as Piquepoul or Picapoll, Picpoul’s name is derived from “poule-piqueur,” which m...

Grape Of The Week: Graciano

Graciano, also known as Morrastel in France, is a black-skinned grape that originated in Rioja, Spain. A low-yielding grape that is susceptible to mildew, Graciano is grown in Rioja, Navarra, Calif...

Grape Of The Week: Petit Verdot

A grape that originated in Bordeaux, France, Petit Verdot translates to “little green one” referring to the fact that it’s a late ripening varietal, especially in cooler climates. Petit Verdot is m...

Grape Of The Week: Nerello Mascalese

If you like Pinot Noir or lighter-style Zinfandels, you’re gonna love Nerello Mascalese. Primarily found on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, Nerello Mascalese spans across 3,000 hectares....

Region Of The Week: Basque Country

Basque Country, also known as País Vasco in Spanish, is a small wine region located in northern Spain. It is most famous for its production of txakoli wines, which almost died out during the phyllo...

Grape Of The Week: Dolcetto

A cousin to both Nebbiolo and Barbera, Dolcetto is a dark-skinned grape that originates from Piedmont, Italy. Grown almost exclusively in Piedmont, spanning across a little over 6,000 hectares, Dol...

Grape Of The Week: Sémillon

A grape that vibes like many other varietals depending on where it is grown, Sémillon originated in France, where it is the fourth most planted white grape. It is often blended with Muscadelle or S...

Grape Of The Week: Petite Arvine

Petite Arvine is a grape native to Valais, Switzerland that spread across the border to Valle d’Aosta, Italy. Named after the size of its berries, Petite Arvine grows well in high altitudes, which ...