Barbera: Italian Conviviality
Third most planted grape in Italy. Used to be second, before the 1985 methanol scandal which killed at least 30
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Wine Varietals
Nebbiolo: Italian Tradition
The Nebbiolo grape is native to Piemonte in Northwest Italy. Barolo and Barbaresco are the most prominent Nebbiolo appellations.
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Sangiovese: The Italian Prince
Sangiovese is Italy’s most planted grape. Best in Tuscany sour red cherries, earthy aromas, tea leaf notes medium-plus tannins, high
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Tempranillo: The Spanish Gentleman
Spain’s noble grape Tempranillo is indigenous to Spain and dates back to before the time of Christ. It has been
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GSM Blends: A Distinctive Threesome
Grenache – Syrah/Shiraz – Mourvèdre Grenache is the lightest of the three grapes, with pale red juice with soft berry
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Mourvèdre: The Sophisticate
We call Mourvèdre the “Sophisticate” because of the elegance it adds to blends. Small, thick-skin berries Tannic wines high in
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Grenache: The Poor Relation
We call Grenache the “Poor Relation” because it so often needs to be blended with other wines Mediterranean grape, one
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Albarino (Al-ba-reen’-yo)
Country: Spain Color:White What is the Albarino wine grape and what food do you pair it with? Pairing options: Cod, Sole,
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Alicante Bouschet (Al-uh-con’tay Boo-shay’)
Country: France Color: Red What is the Alicante Bouschet wine grape and what food do you pair it with? Pairing
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Agiorgitiko (I-your-yee’-tee-ko)
Country: Greece Color: Red What is the Agiorgitiko wine grape and what do you pair it with? Pairing options: Slow Roasted
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