Grape Of The Week: Glera

Originally the name for both the place and grape, the Prosecco grape was renamed Glera in 2010. Known for making the perfect mimosa and bellini, a wine can only be labeled Prosecco if the Glera gra...

Grape Of The Week: Freisa

Freisa is making a comeback producing wines ranging from sweet and still to dry and sparkling, with rustic notes of juicy red berries and hints of leather.

Grape Of The Week: Verdicchio

Considered one of Italy’s best varietals, Verdicchio has been around for hundreds of years.

Grape Of The Week: Pecorino

Not to be confused with the cheese, Pecorino is an aromatic white wine varietal that is native to Italy. It tends to showcase notes of tropical fruit, citrus, dry herbs, and minerality, making it a...

Grape Of The Week: Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Vernaccia is a group of several unrelated varieties, the most common being Vernaccia di Oristano, a Sardinian variety, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a Tuscan variety. Vernaccia di San Gimignano h...

Grape Of The Week: Grillo

A grape that originates from Italy, Grillo is most commonly found in Sicily. While single varietal wines of Grillo are on the rise, Grillo is typically blended with Inzolia and Catarratto to make f...

Grape Of The Week: Gaglioppo

Often confused with Magliocco due to appearance, Gaglioppo is believed to be the natural crossing of Sangiovese and Mantonico Bianco. It spans across 4,200 hectares most of which are in Calabria...

Grape Of The Week: Falanghina

Falanghina, an ancient vine whose presence in Campania dates back to the early 1800s, takes its name from the Latin noun “Falanga” – the stake used to support the vines – and finds its ideal habita...

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....

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...